ZIP 62897 (Whittington, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62897: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
5 of 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Illinois
Franklin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Franklin County at a glance: 37.0% after dark, against 24.1% across Illinois.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
5.6% 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 62897 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-148 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62897 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| SR-148 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 307 |
| Il-14 | 8 |
| Il-154 | 5 |
| I-057 | 4 |
| State Highway 37 | 3 |
| State Highway 14 | 3 |
| Logan St | 3 |
| Il-149 | 3 |
ZIP 62897 at a glance
| Population | 542 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Median home value | $97,893 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +88% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +80% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 48 | +53% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62897
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62897?
467 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 257 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62897?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62897 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62897?
June has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62897?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62897 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 109.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62897?
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.