ZIP 62803 (Hoyleton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62803: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
3 of 295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Illinois
Washington County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 184.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Washington County sits below Illinois on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 62803: I-64 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 62803.
Overview
Police reported 295 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62803 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-127 (1), SR-161 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62803 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 151 |
| Il-127 | 14 |
| US-51 | 13 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| Il-15 | 6 |
| Il-177 | 5 |
| SR-127 | 4 |
| County Highway 11 | 2 |
ZIP 62803 at a glance
| Population | 1,132 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,823 |
| Median home value | $120,178 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 7 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 13 | +90% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | +68% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +20% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62803
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62803?
295 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 132 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62803?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62803 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62803?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62803?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62803 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 184.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62803?
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.