ZIP 62836 (Ewing, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62836: 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 |
Franklin County has lower values than Illinois for 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.
The headline for Franklin County: 37.0% after dark, against 24.1% across Illinois.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 5.6% 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 62836 is I-57, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-37 (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 62836 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 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 62836 at a glance
| Population | 891 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,281 |
| Median home value | $129,631 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62836
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62836?
Franklin County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 257 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62836?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62836 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62836?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62836?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62836 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Franklin County records 109.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62836?
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.