ZIP 62672 (Nilwood, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62672: 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macoupin County. They injured 99 people and killed 6.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-4 (1), Studebaker Ave (1) and Ts-22nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62672 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macoupin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 10.4% 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Studebaker Ave | 1 |
| Ts-22nd Ave | 1 |
| Ts-Macoupin County Line Rd | 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 62672 at a glance
| Population | 151 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,771 |
| Median home value | $68,703 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 62672
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62672?
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macoupin County (99 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62672?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62672: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62672?
The worst month is February: 14.5% of truck crashes in Macoupin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62672?
Since 2015, Macoupin County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62672 compared with Illinois?
Macoupin County records 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62672?
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.