ZIP 62947 (Herod, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62947: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Pope County is lower on 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 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
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 22.7% of truck crashes.
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 62947 since 2015: SR-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pope County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62947 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 62947 at a glance
| Population | 408 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,321 |
| Median home value | $145,869 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62947
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62947?
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pope County (7 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62947?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Pope County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62947?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62947 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 54.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pope County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62947?
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.