ZIP 62809 (Barnhill, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62809: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
1 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Illinois
Wayne County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 35.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Wayne County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wayne County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 95 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62809 is SR-15, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 1800 E Rd (1), I-64 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62809 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| 1800 E Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 86 |
| US-45 | 10 |
| W Delaware St | 5 |
| S 1St St | 5 |
| Il-15 | 5 |
| Cr-1 | 4 |
| Il-242 | 3 |
| Ch 16 | 2 |
ZIP 62809 at a glance
| Population | 267 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,900 |
| Median home value | $115,846 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +185% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +19% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | +25% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62809?
Wayne County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 95 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62809?
SR-15 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62809 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62809?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62809?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62809 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 98.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62809?
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.