ZIP 62974 (Pittsburg, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62974: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Williamson County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 611 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 37 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
4.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62974 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-57 (4), SR-13 (4), SR-37 (2), SR-149 (1) and SR-166 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62974 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-149 | 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 62974 at a glance
| Population | 1,536 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,107 |
| Median home value | $188,402 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62974
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62974?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 314 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62974?
The worst month is July: 11.8% of truck crashes in Williamson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62974?
Since 2015, Williamson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 62974 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Williamson County records 77.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62974?
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.