ZIP 62630 (Chesterfield, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62630: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macoupin 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
5 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macoupin County compares with Illinois
Macoupin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macoupin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Macoupin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Macoupin County: 1 in 42 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.4%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Macoupin County has recorded 228 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
10.4% 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 62630 is SR-267, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-108 (1), SR-111 (1) and Shipman Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62630 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macoupin County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-267; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Macoupin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-267 | 2 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| Shipman Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macoupin County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 79 |
| Il-267 | 13 |
| Il-16 | 11 |
| Il-4 | 10 |
| Il-111 | 8 |
| Il-108 | 7 |
| US-66 | 3 |
| Shipman Rd | 3 |
ZIP 62630 at a glance
| Population | 924 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,917 |
| Median home value | $162,768 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macoupin 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +56% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +3% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62630
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62630?
228 truck crashes have been reported in Macoupin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 99 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62630?
Since 2015, SR-267 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62630: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62630?
February has the most truck crashes in Macoupin County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62630?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macoupin County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62630 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macoupin County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62630?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.