ZIP 62806 (Albion, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62806: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edwards 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 of 43 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edwards County compares with Illinois
Edwards County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edwards County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edwards County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 45.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.9× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Edwards County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Edwards County at a glance: 9.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Edwards County has recorded 43 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (16.3%).
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62806 since 2015: SR-130 (2), SR-15 (2) and CR-3 (Cr-1850) (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Edwards County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62806 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 45.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Edwards County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-3 (Cr-1850) | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edwards County) |
|---|---|
| Il-130 | 14 |
| Il Rt 130 | 2 |
| Il-1 | 2 |
| Il-15 | 2 |
| N 4Th St | 2 |
| N Il-130 | 2 |
| 4Th St | 1 |
| Court | 1 |
ZIP 62806 at a glance
| Population | 3,436 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,776 |
| Median home value | $122,653 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Edwards 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +75% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62806
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62806?
43 truck crashes have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 12 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62806?
March has the most truck crashes in Edwards County, 16.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62806?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62806 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Edwards County has 63.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62806?
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.