ZIP 62621 (Bluffs, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
1 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Illinois
Scott County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 42.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Scott County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Scott County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 24.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 24.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62621 happened on I-72 (1) and SR-104 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62621 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 35 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Old Us-36 | 3 |
| I-072 | 3 |
| Il 106 | 2 |
| Il-106 | 2 |
| Alsey Manchester Rd | 1 |
| Alsey/Manchester Rd | 1 |
ZIP 62621 at a glance
| Population | 1,133 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,500 |
| Median home value | $104,215 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +64% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +152% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62621
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62621?
Scott County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62621?
November has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 24.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62621?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Scott County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62621 compared with Illinois?
Scott County records 119.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62621?
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.