ZIP 62864 (Mount Vernon, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62864: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 796 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Illinois
Jefferson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 244 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 796 truck crashes since 2015, with 367 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62864 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (6), SR-142 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62864 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 8 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| Sr- 37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 354 |
| I-64 | 151 |
| I-057 | 20 |
| Broadway | 19 |
| I-064 | 7 |
| Veterans Memorial Dr | 6 |
| E Lynchberg Rd | 6 |
| Broadway St | 6 |
ZIP 62864 at a glance
| Population | 22,779 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,451 |
| Median home value | $122,732 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +114% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 51 | +67% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 72 | +42% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62864
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62864?
796 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 367 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62864?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62864 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62864?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62864?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62864 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 182.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62864?
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.