ZIP 62953 (Joppa, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62953: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Massac 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
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Massac County compares with Illinois
Massac County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Massac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Massac County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Massac 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 injuries per crash.
What stands out in Massac County: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Massac County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62953 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-24 (2), US-45 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62953 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Massac County.
- 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 Massac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 2 |
| US-45 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Massac County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 127 |
| US-45 | 16 |
| I-024 | 8 |
| W 10Th St | 5 |
| Country Club Rd | 4 |
| I-24E | 2 |
| S Us-45 | 2 |
| Bachelor Red | 1 |
ZIP 62953 at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,563 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Massac 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +63% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +73% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +105% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62953
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62953?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Massac County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 127 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62953?
October has the most truck crashes in Massac County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62953?
Since 2015, Massac County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62953 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 130.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Massac County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62953?
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.