ZIP 62970 (Olmsted, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62970: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Illinois
Pulaski County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 177.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 44.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Pulaski County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Pulaski County at a glance: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62970 is I-57, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pulaski County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62970 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 73 |
| I-057 | 6 |
| Il-37 | 5 |
| I-57N | 2 |
| I-57S | 2 |
| Boar Creek Road | 1 |
| Brushy Rd | 1 |
| Cr-7 | 1 |
ZIP 62970 at a glance
| Population | 465 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,313 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +48% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +13% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62970
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62970?
Pulaski County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62970?
I-57 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62970 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62970?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in March, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62970?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62970 compare with Illinois?
Pulaski County records 177.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62970?
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.