ZIP 62712 (Springfield, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62712: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Sangamon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sangamon County: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.4% in 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%.
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 62712 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-29 (2), SR-4 (2) and I-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (25%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62712 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sangamon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| I-72 | 1 |
| Koke Mill Rd | 1 |
| North Grand Ave | 1 |
| Peoria Rd I-55 Business Loop | 1 |
| Recreation Dr | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 62712 at a glance
| Population | 10,045 |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,179 |
| Median home value | $261,862 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62712
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62712?
1,219 truck crashes have been reported in Sangamon County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 598 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62712?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62712 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62712?
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 62712?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sangamon County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62712 compared with Illinois?
Sangamon County records 53.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62712?
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.