ZIP 62972 (Ozark, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62972: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Illinois
Johnson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 37.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 222 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 130 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62972 happened on Old Route 146 Loop (1) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62972 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Old Route 146 Loop | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 123 |
| I-57 | 33 |
| Il-146 | 14 |
| Il-37 | 13 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| Dongola-Cypress Road | 2 |
| I-024 | 2 |
| Mp I024 23 | 2 |
ZIP 62972 at a glance
| Population | 1,056 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,175 |
| Median home value | $188,244 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +32% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62972
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62972?
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (130 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62972?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62972?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62972 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 152.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62972?
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.