ZIP 62952 (Jonesboro, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62952: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Illinois
Union County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Union County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Union County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Union County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62952 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-146 (2) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Union County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62952 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
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 123 |
| Il-146 | 16 |
| I-057 | 7 |
| I-57 N/B Mp 38 | 4 |
| Lick Creek Rd | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| S Us-51 | 3 |
ZIP 62952 at a glance
| Population | 2,852 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,097 |
| Median home value | $116,237 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +45% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +111% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +20% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62952
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62952?
Union County has had 246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62952?
July has the most truck crashes in Union County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62952?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62952 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 127.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62952?
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.