ZIP 62833 (Ellery, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62833: 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 |
Wayne County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
9.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62833 is SR-15, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-130 (2) and I-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62833 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| I-64 | 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 62833 at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,125 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 62833
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62833?
Wayne County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 95 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62833?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62833 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62833?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62833?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62833 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 98.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62833?
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.