ZIP 62922 (Creal Springs, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62922: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamson 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 611 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Illinois
Williamson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Williamson County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Williamson County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williamson County. They injured 314 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62922 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-57 (3), I-24 (1) and SR-148 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62922 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 4 |
| I-57 | 3 |
| I-24 | 1 |
| SR-148 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 257 |
| W Deyoung St | 32 |
| Il-37 | 17 |
| I-24 | 15 |
| Il-13 | 13 |
| N Refuge Rd | 12 |
| Halfway Rd | 9 |
| I-057 | 9 |
ZIP 62922 at a glance
| Population | 2,608 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,245 |
| Median home value | $151,688 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +83% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 46 | +58% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 51 | +11% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62922
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62922?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 314 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62922?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62922: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62922?
The worst month is July: 11.8% of truck crashes in Williamson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62922?
Since 2015, Williamson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62922 compared with Illinois?
Williamson County records 77.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62922?
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.