ZIP 62650 (Jacksonville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62650: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morgan County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 85 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62650 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-72 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62650 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 12.7% 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.
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 |
| US-67 | 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 62650 at a glance
| Population | 24,821 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,762 |
| Median home value | $142,208 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62650
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62650?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (85 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62650?
June has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62650?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62650 compared with Illinois?
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 62650?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.