ZIP 62872 (Opdyke, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62872: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Jefferson County is lower on 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).
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 244 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 796 truck crashes since 2015, with 367 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62872 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (5), SR-142 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62872 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 7 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 62872 at a glance
| Population | 1,153 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,344 |
| Median home value | $104,143 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 62872
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62872?
Since 2015, 796 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (367 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62872?
I-57 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62872 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62872?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62872?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62872 compare with Illinois?
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 62872?
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.