ZIP 62681 (Rushville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62681: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Schuyler 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
0 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schuyler County compares with Illinois
Schuyler County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schuyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuyler County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Schuyler County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Schuyler County at a glance: 10.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schuyler County. They injured 29 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62681 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Schuyler County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62681 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Schuyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schuyler County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 10 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| Il-100 | 3 |
| Adams Rd | 2 |
| Camden Road | 2 |
| Bader Rd | 1 |
| Camden | 1 |
| Camden Rd | 1 |
ZIP 62681 at a glance
| Population | 5,553 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,889 |
| Median home value | $111,910 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuyler 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +37% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 62681
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62681?
Schuyler County has had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62681?
The worst month is June: 13.1% of truck crashes in Schuyler County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62681?
Since 2015, Schuyler County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62681 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Schuyler County has 79.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62681?
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.