ZIP 62532 (Elwin, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62532: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Macon County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Macon County at a glance: 1 in 42 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 685 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macon County. They injured 347 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-121 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-1/BRUSH College Rd (1), CR-30/ELWIN Rd (1) and Eldorado St (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 62532 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-121, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| CR-1/BRUSH College Rd | 1 |
| CR-30/ELWIN Rd | 1 |
| Eldorado St | 1 |
| Harrison Ave | 1 |
| I-72 | 1 |
| Monroe St | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 62532 at a glance
| Population | 40 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62532
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62532?
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 62532?
SR-121 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62532 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62532?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Macon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62532?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62532 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62532?
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.