ZIP 62512 (Beason, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62512: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Illinois
Logan County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Logan County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Logan County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 255 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62512 is I-55, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-121 (2), CR-6 (1) and Sr- 121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62512 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| Sr- 121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 219 |
| Il-121 | 17 |
| I-155 | 12 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Woodlawn Rd | 10 |
| I-055 | 6 |
| Il-54 | 6 |
| I-55 (Nb) | 5 |
ZIP 62512 at a glance
| Population | 446 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,347 |
| Median home value | $141,538 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +83% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +55% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 40 | +15% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62512
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62512?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 255 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62512?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62512: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62512?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62512?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62512 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 145.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62512?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.