ZIP 62976 (Pulaski, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62976: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Pulaski County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Pulaski County: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pulaski County. They injured 44 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62976 is I-57, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-127 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pulaski County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62976 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- 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
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 4 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 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 62976 at a glance
| Population | 392 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,139 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62976
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62976?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 44 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 62976?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62976 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62976?
March has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62976?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62976 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 177.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62976?
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.