ZIP 62951 (Johnston City, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62951: 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 |
Williamson County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Williamson County at a glance: 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
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62951 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (3), SR-37 (3) and SR-148 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62951 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-13 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-148 | 2 |
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-149 | 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 62951 at a glance
| Population | 5,342 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,657 |
| Median home value | $99,306 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62951
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62951?
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamson County (314 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62951?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62951: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62951?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62951?
Since 2015, Williamson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62951 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 62951?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.