ZIP 62844 (Grayville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62844: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for White County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
White County has recorded 172 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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 62844 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (2) and SR-130 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62844 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
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 62844 at a glance
| Population | 1,937 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,625 |
| Median home value | $79,433 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 62844
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62844?
White County has had 172 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62844?
Truck crashes in White County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62844?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62844 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 109.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62844?
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.