ZIP 62821 (Carmi, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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 172 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Illinois
White County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
White 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 after dark.
What stands out in White County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
White County has recorded 172 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62821 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for White County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62821 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-141 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 59 |
| US-45 | 17 |
| Il-141 | 9 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| Rt. 1 | 3 |
| Il-1 | 3 |
| Co Rd 2550 | 2 |
| I-064 | 2 |
ZIP 62821 at a glance
| Population | 6,668 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,367 |
| Median home value | $117,665 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +0% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62821
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62821?
172 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 68 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62821?
Truck crashes in White County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62821?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62821 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 109.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62821?
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.