ZIP 62859 (McLeansboro, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62859: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Illinois
Hamilton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 5.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 7.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hamilton County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 143 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62859 since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr- 14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62859 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.1% 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| Il Rt 14 | 2 |
| Il-14 | 2 |
| County Road 1040N | 1 |
| County Road 1400 | 1 |
| Cr 275 | 1 |
| Cr 600 East | 1 |
| Cr-11 | 1 |
| E Market St | 1 |
ZIP 62859 at a glance
| Population | 5,004 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,011 |
| Median home value | $108,054 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +71% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -27% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62859
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62859?
Hamilton County has had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62859?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in August, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62859?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62859 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 32.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62859?
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.