ZIP 62689 (Thayer, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62689: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sangamon 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sangamon County compares with Illinois
Sangamon County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sangamon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Sangamon County sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sangamon County at a glance: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,219 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sangamon County. They injured 598 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62689 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-4 (2), SR-104 (1) and Studebaker Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (25% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62689 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sangamon County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sangamon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| Studebaker Ave | 1 |
| Ts-Macoupin County Line Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sangamon County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 454 |
| I-72 | 121 |
| Il-104 | 13 |
| Il-97 | 12 |
| Il-29 | 12 |
| I-055 | 11 |
| I-55 (Sb) | 10 |
| Veterans | 9 |
ZIP 62689 at a glance
| Population | 542 |
| Density | 183 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,500 |
| Median home value | $92,090 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sangamon 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 | 37 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 64 | +74% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 92 | +44% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 108 | +17% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 108. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62689
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62689?
1,219 truck crashes have been reported in Sangamon County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 598 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62689?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62689 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62689?
Truck crashes in Sangamon County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62689?
Since 2015, Sangamon County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62689 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sangamon County has 53.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62689?
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.