ZIP 62694 (Winchester, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62694: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Illinois
Scott County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 42.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Scott County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Scott County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 24.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (24.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62694 happened on CR-7 (1), I-72 (1) and US-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62694 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-7 | 1 |
| I-72 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 35 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Old Us-36 | 3 |
| I-072 | 3 |
| Il 106 | 2 |
| Il-106 | 2 |
| Alsey Manchester Rd | 1 |
| Alsey/Manchester Rd | 1 |
ZIP 62694 at a glance
| Population | 3,006 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,460 |
| Median home value | $113,457 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +64% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +152% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62694
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62694?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (24 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62694?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in November, with 24.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62694?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62694 compared with Illinois?
Scott County records 119.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62694?
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.