ZIP 62920 (Cobden, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62920: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Illinois
Union County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Union 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 after dark.
What stands out in Union County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Union County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Union County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62920 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 123 |
| Il-146 | 16 |
| I-057 | 7 |
| I-57 N/B Mp 38 | 4 |
| Lick Creek Rd | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| S Us-51 | 3 |
ZIP 62920 at a glance
| Population | 2,959 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,288 |
| Median home value | $150,227 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +45% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +111% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +20% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62920
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62920?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (118 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62920?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62920 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62920?
July has the most truck crashes in Union County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62920?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62920 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 127.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62920?
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.