ZIP 62938 (Golconda, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62938: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Pope County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pope County. They injured 7 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 182 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 22.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 62938.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pope County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62938 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pope County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 62938 at a glance
| Population | 2,622 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,780 |
| Median home value | $102,362 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 62938
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62938?
Pope County has had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62938?
Truck crashes in Pope County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62938?
Since 2015, Pope County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62938 compare with Illinois?
Pope County records 54.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62938?
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.