ZIP 62959 (Marion, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62959: 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 611 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 37 were 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-148 (6), SR-13 (3) and SR-37 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62959 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 11 |
| SR-148 | 6 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| I-24 | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-166 | 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 62959 at a glance
| Population | 27,793 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,063 |
| Median home value | $178,152 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 62959
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62959?
Williamson County has had 611 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62959?
I-57 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62959 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62959?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62959?
Since 2015, Williamson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62959 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Williamson County records 77.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62959?
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.