ZIP 62928 (Eddyville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62928: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pope 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 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pope County compares with Illinois
Pope County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pope County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pope County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 4.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 81% below the state |
Pope County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Pope County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Pope County has recorded 22 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (22.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62928 since 2015: SR-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pope County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62928 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pope County) |
|---|---|
| Il-145 | 4 |
| Il-146 | 2 |
| Il-34 | 2 |
| State Highway 145 | 2 |
| Deer Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Eddyville Blacktop | 1 |
| Edgeville Blacktop | 1 |
| Il Highway 146 West | 1 |
ZIP 62928 at a glance
| Population | 103 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,955 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Pope 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | +23% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +86% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -29% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62928
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62928?
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pope County (7 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62928?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Pope County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62928?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 62928 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pope County has 54.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62928?
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.