ZIP 62829 (Dale, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62829: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Illinois
Hamilton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 5.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 7.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Hamilton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hamilton County: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 14 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 143 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62829 happened on SR-142 (1), Sr- 14 (1) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hamilton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62829 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.1% 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-142 | 1 |
| Sr- 14 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| Il Rt 14 | 2 |
| Il-14 | 2 |
| County Road 1040N | 1 |
| County Road 1400 | 1 |
| Cr 275 | 1 |
| Cr 600 East | 1 |
| Cr-11 | 1 |
| E Market St | 1 |
ZIP 62829 at a glance
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +71% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -27% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62829
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62829?
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (14 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62829?
August has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62829?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62829 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 32.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62829?
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.