ZIP 62862 (Mill Shoals, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62862: 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 has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
White County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 172 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62862 happened on 1800 E Rd (1), I-64 (1) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in White County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62862 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
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 1800 E Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
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 62862 at a glance
| Population | 244 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,125 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 62862
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62862?
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (68 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62862?
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 62862?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62862 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 109.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62862?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.