ZIP 62856 (Logan, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62856: 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.
Franklin County at a glance: 37.0% share of truck crashes after dark (Illinois: 24.1%).
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62856 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-37 (2) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62856 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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
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 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-149 | 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 62856 at a glance
| Population | 332 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,750 |
| Median home value | $42,174 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62856
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62856?
Franklin County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 257 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62856?
I-57 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62856 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62856?
June has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62856?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 62856 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 109.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62856?
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.