ZIP 62908 (Belknap, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62908: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Massac 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
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Massac County compares with Illinois
Massac County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Massac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Massac County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Massac County has lower values than Illinois for 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.
What stands out in Massac County: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Massac County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62908 happened on I-24 (1) and Old Route 146 Loop (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62908 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Massac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1 |
| Old Route 146 Loop | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Massac County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 127 |
| US-45 | 16 |
| I-024 | 8 |
| W 10Th St | 5 |
| Country Club Rd | 4 |
| I-24E | 2 |
| S Us-45 | 2 |
| Bachelor Red | 1 |
ZIP 62908 at a glance
| Population | 440 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,083 |
| Median home value | $173,290 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Massac 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +63% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +73% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +105% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62908
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62908?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Massac County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 127 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62908?
October has the most truck crashes in Massac County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62908?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Massac County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62908 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Massac County has 130.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62908?
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.