ZIP 62869 (Norris City, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62869: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, White County is lower 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62869 since 2015: US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for White County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62869 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 62869 at a glance
| Population | 2,795 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,159 |
| Median home value | $109,957 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 62869
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62869?
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 62869?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62869?
Since 2015, White County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62869 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 109.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62869?
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.