ZIP 62949 (Hurst, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62949: 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across 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
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62949 since 2015: E Clark Trail (1), Main St (1), SR-13 (1), SR-148 (1) and SR-149 (1). No single road stands out.
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 62949 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-148 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 62949 at a glance
| Population | 702 |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,308 |
| Median home value | $62,547 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62949
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62949?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 314 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62949?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62949?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62949 compare 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 62949?
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.