ZIP 62985 (Simpson, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62985: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pope 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 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pope County compares with Illinois
Pope County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pope County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pope County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 4.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 81% below the state |
Pope County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Pope County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Pope County has recorded 22 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 22.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62985 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-24 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pope County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62985 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pope County.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pope County) |
|---|---|
| Il-145 | 4 |
| Il-146 | 2 |
| Il-34 | 2 |
| State Highway 145 | 2 |
| Deer Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Eddyville Blacktop | 1 |
| Edgeville Blacktop | 1 |
| Il Highway 146 West | 1 |
ZIP 62985 at a glance
| Population | 1,128 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,375 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Pope 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | +23% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +86% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -29% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62985
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62985?
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pope County (7 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62985?
January has the most truck crashes in Pope County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62985?
Since 2015, Pope County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62985 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Pope County has 54.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62985?
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.