ZIP 62638 (Franklin, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62638: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
2 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Illinois
Morgan County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Morgan County: June worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 85 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
12.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62638 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62638 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 12.7% 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 44 |
| US-67 | 12 |
| W Morton Av | 5 |
| I-072 | 5 |
| State Highway 104 | 3 |
| Il-78 | 3 |
| Il-104 | 3 |
| Concord Arenzville Rd | 3 |
ZIP 62638 at a glance
| Population | 1,485 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,538 |
| Median home value | $133,117 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +60% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +22% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62638
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62638?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 85 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62638?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in June, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62638?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62638 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Morgan County records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62638?
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.