ZIP 62665 (Meredosia, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62665: 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 |
Morgan County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Morgan County at a glance: June the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62665 happened on I-72 (1) and SR-104 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 62665 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| SR-104 | 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 62665 at a glance
| Population | 1,222 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,528 |
| Median home value | $65,468 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62665
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62665?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (85 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62665?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in June, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62665?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62665 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62665?
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.