ZIP 62526 (Decatur, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62526: 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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.
The headline for Macon County: 1 in 42 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 685 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macon County. They injured 347 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in 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
SR-121 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62526 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-51 (2), CR-1/BRUSH College Rd (1) and CR-121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62526 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-121, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| CR-1/BRUSH College Rd | 1 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
| CR-30/ELWIN Rd | 1 |
| Eldorado St | 1 |
| Glasglow Rd | 1 |
| Harrison Ave | 1 |
| I-72 | 1 |
| Monroe St | 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 62526 at a glance
| Population | 30,483 |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,062 |
| Median home value | $93,629 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62526
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62526?
685 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 347 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62526?
SR-121 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62526 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62526?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Macon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62526?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62526 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62526?
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.