ZIP 62673 (Oakford, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62673: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Menard 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
1 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Menard County compares with Illinois
Menard County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menard County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 68% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Menard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Menard County: September 19.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 26 crashes involving commercial trucks in Menard County since 2015: 4 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (19.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 62673 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62673 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menard County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Menard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menard County) |
|---|---|
| Il-123 | 5 |
| Il-97 | 3 |
| Five Points St | 2 |
| Il-29 | 2 |
| Athens Blacktop | 1 |
| Gaines Street | 1 |
| Il Rt 29 S/B | 1 |
| Il Rt 97 | 1 |
ZIP 62673 at a glance
| Population | 361 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,393 |
| Median home value | $171,811 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Menard 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +180% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +19% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +40% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62673
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62673?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Menard County (4 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62673?
The worst month is September: 19.2% of truck crashes in Menard County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62673?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Menard County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62673 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Menard County has 19.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62673?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.