ZIP 62819 (Buckner, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62819: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
5 of 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Illinois
Franklin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Franklin County: 37.0% after dark, against 24.1% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 467 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 257 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62819 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-37 (3), SR-148 (1) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62819 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-148 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| W Center Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 307 |
| Il-14 | 8 |
| Il-154 | 5 |
| I-057 | 4 |
| State Highway 37 | 3 |
| State Highway 14 | 3 |
| Logan St | 3 |
| Il-149 | 3 |
ZIP 62819 at a glance
| Population | 247 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,341 |
| Median home value | $62,629 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +88% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +80% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 48 | +53% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62819
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62819?
467 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 257 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62819?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62819 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62819?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62819?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62819 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 109.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62819?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.