ZIP 62984 (Shawneetown, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62984: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gallatin 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 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gallatin County compares with Illinois
Gallatin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallatin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallatin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Gallatin County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Gallatin County: May worst month: 22.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Gallatin County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (22.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 62984.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62984 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 40.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gallatin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallatin County) |
|---|---|
| Il-1 | 8 |
| Il-13 | 7 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| Il-141 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Shawneetown New Haven Rd | 2 |
| Emiline Rd | 1 |
| Farmer Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 62984 at a glance
| Population | 1,393 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,288 |
| Median home value | $83,034 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallatin 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +131% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -45% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | +6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62984
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62984?
Gallatin County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62984?
The worst month is May: 22.5% of truck crashes in Gallatin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62984?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gallatin County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62984 compare with Illinois?
Gallatin County records 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62984?
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.