ZIP 62537 (Harristown, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62537: 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.
What stands out in Macon County: 1 in 42 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.4%, against 1.4% for 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
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
9.3% 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 62537 is SR-121, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-72 (2), CR-121 (1) and CR-30/ELWIN 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 62537 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-121; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 |
| I-72 | 2 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
| CR-30/ELWIN Rd | 1 |
| Eldorado St | 1 |
| Glasglow Rd | 1 |
| Harrison Ave | 1 |
| Monroe St | 1 |
| W Elwin Rd | 1 |
| Water 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 62537 at a glance
| Population | 272 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,455 |
| Median home value | $86,993 |
| 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.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62537
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62537?
Macon County has had 685 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 347 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62537?
SR-121 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62537 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62537?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62537?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 62537 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Macon County records 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62537?
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.