ZIP 62523 (Decatur, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
16 of 685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Illinois
Macon County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Macon County sits below Illinois on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Macon County at a glance: 1 in 42 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Macon County has recorded 685 truck crashes since 2015, with 347 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62523 is SR-121, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-105 (2), US-51 (2) and CR-1/BRUSH College Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62523 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-121 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 5 |
| SR-105 | 2 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| CR-1/BRUSH College Rd | 1 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
| CR-30/ELWIN Rd | 1 |
| Caleb Road | 1 |
| Eldorado St | 1 |
| Glasglow Rd | 1 |
| Harrison Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 50 |
| N Brush College Rd | 45 |
| N 22Nd St | 39 |
| E Eldorado St | 17 |
| N Main St | 16 |
| N Il Route 48 | 14 |
| Il-48 | 14 |
| E Us Route 36 | 13 |
ZIP 62523 at a glance
| Population | 707 |
| Density | 611 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $13,393 |
| Home ownership | 9% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +71% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 55 | +31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 58 | +4% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62523
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62523?
Since 2015, 685 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (347 injured, 28 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62523?
SR-121 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62523 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62523?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62523?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62523 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62523?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.