ZIP 62634 (Elkhart, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62634: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Illinois
Logan County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 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 | 17.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Logan County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Logan County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 255 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62634 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-121 (2), 1550th St (1) and Sr- 121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62634 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| 1550th St | 1 |
| Sr- 121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 219 |
| Il-121 | 17 |
| I-155 | 12 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Woodlawn Rd | 10 |
| I-055 | 6 |
| Il-54 | 6 |
| I-55 (Nb) | 5 |
ZIP 62634 at a glance
| Population | 1,263 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,571 |
| Median home value | $140,937 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +83% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +55% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 40 | +15% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62634
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62634?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 255 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62634?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62634: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62634?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62634?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62634 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 145.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62634?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.