ZIP 62808 (Ashley, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62808: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Washington County at a glance: 32.4% after dark, against 24.1% across Illinois.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 295 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 10 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62808 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62808 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
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 62808 at a glance
| Population | 1,602 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,015 |
| Median home value | $146,970 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62808
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62808?
Washington County has had 295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62808?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62808?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62808 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Washington County records 184.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62808?
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.