ZIP 62948 (Herrin, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62948: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Williamson 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 Williamson County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Williamson County has recorded 611 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 37 killed.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% 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 (9). After it: SR-148 (5), SR-37 (3) and SR-149 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62948 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 9 |
| SR-148 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| W Main St | 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 62948 at a glance
| Population | 12,758 |
| Density | 246 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,975 |
| Median home value | $119,169 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62948
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62948?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 314 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62948?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62948: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62948?
July has the most truck crashes in Williamson County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62948?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62948 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 77.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62948?
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.