ZIP 62478 (West York, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62478: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 447 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Illinois
Clark County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 246.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Clark County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clark County at a glance: 18.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 447 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 213 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62478 since 2015 were spread across roads: Angling Rd (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62478 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 18.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Angling Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 244 |
| Il-1 | 18 |
| US-40 | 11 |
| I-070 | 9 |
| Il-49 | 9 |
| E 950Th Rd | 4 |
| W Trefz Dr | 4 |
| E Clarksville Rd | 3 |
ZIP 62478 at a glance
| Population | 333 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,750 |
| Median home value | $166,712 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +82% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 30 | +69% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | +36% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62478
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62478?
Clark County has had 447 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62478?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62478?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62478 compare with Illinois?
Clark County records 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62478?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.