ZIP 62571 (Tower Hill, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62571: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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
0 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Illinois
Shelby County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 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 | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Shelby County: 8.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 67 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62571 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-128 (2) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shelby County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62571 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-128 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Il-16 | 12 |
| I-57 | 10 |
| Il-32 | 5 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Cr-6 | 2 |
ZIP 62571 at a glance
| Population | 1,269 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,390 |
| Median home value | $115,640 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +48% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +14% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62571
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62571?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (67 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62571?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62571?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62571 compare with Illinois?
Shelby County records 47.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62571?
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.