ZIP 62887 (Springerton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62887: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in White County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 68 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62887 since 2015 were spread across roads: 1800 E Rd (1), I-64 (1), Sr- 14 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62887 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| Sr- 14 | 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 62887 at a glance
| Population | 104 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,135 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 62887
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62887?
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 62887?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62887?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62887 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 109.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62887?
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.