ZIP 62841 (Freeman Spur, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamson 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
4 of 611 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Illinois
Williamson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Williamson County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Williamson County at a glance: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williamson County. They injured 314 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
4.6% 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 62841 is I-57, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-149 (2), SR-37 (2) and E Clark Trail (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62841 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 7 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-148 | 1 |
| W Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 257 |
| W Deyoung St | 32 |
| Il-37 | 17 |
| I-24 | 15 |
| Il-13 | 13 |
| N Refuge Rd | 12 |
| Halfway Rd | 9 |
| I-057 | 9 |
ZIP 62841 at a glance
| Population | 118 |
| Density | 149 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,750 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +83% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 46 | +58% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 51 | +11% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62841
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62841?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 314 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62841?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62841 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62841?
July has the most truck crashes in Williamson County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62841?
Since 2015, Williamson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62841 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Williamson County records 77.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62841?
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.