ZIP 62711 (Springfield, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62711: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sangamon County: 1 in 41 crashes involve a garbage truck (28 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,219 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sangamon County since 2015: 598 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-72 (2), SR-29 (2) and SR-4 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Their busiest month is October, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62711 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.
- 14.6% 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
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 Sangamon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| I-72 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-8/OLD Jacksonville Rd | 1 |
| Koke Mill Rd | 1 |
| Mansion Rd | 1 |
| North Grand Ave | 1 |
| Peoria Rd I-55 Business Loop | 1 |
| Recreation Dr | 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 62711 at a glance
| Population | 18,559 |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,816 |
| Median home value | $317,883 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 108. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62711
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62711?
Sangamon County has had 1,219 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 598 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62711?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62711: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62711?
Truck crashes in Sangamon County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62711?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sangamon County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62711 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Sangamon County has 53.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62711?
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.