ZIP 62958 (Makanda, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62958: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
6 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Illinois
Jackson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jackson County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 184 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-148 (5) and I-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62958 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 8 |
| SR-148 | 5 |
| I-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 10 |
| Main | 9 |
| Il-4 | 9 |
| Il-3 | 9 |
| Walnut St | 9 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 5 |
ZIP 62958 at a glance
| Population | 2,103 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,833 |
| Median home value | $142,676 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +83% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | -19% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62958
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62958?
184 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 92 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62958?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62958: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62958?
June has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62958?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 62958 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 28.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62958?
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.