ZIP 62682 (San Jose, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62682: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mason 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 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Illinois
Mason County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Mason County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Mason County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mason County. They injured 23 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 85 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.0%.
November through March accounts for 53.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 17.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62682 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-136 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mason County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62682 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 9 |
| S Promenade St | 3 |
| Cr 1800E | 2 |
| Dearborn St. | 2 |
| E Dearborn Street | 2 |
| Il-78 | 2 |
| N Manito Rd | 2 |
| SR-136 | 2 |
ZIP 62682 at a glance
| Population | 684 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,125 |
| Median home value | $101,200 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +95% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -3% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62682
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62682?
51 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62682?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62682?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62682 compare with Illinois?
Mason County records 34.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62682?
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.