ZIP 62649 (Hettick, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62649: 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 |
Macoupin County sits below Illinois 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 228 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macoupin County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
10.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62649 since 2015: SR-108 (1), SR-111 (1) and SR-267 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62649 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 10.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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-108 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-267 | 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 62649 at a glance
| Population | 369 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Median home value | $203,763 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 62649
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62649?
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macoupin County (99 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62649?
The worst month is February: 14.5% of truck crashes in Macoupin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62649?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macoupin County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62649 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Macoupin County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62649?
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.