ZIP 62987 (Stonefort, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62987: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Pope County is lower on 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pope County. They injured 7 people and killed 0.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 22.7% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62987 since 2015: US-45 (2) and SR-13 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pope County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62987 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 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 62987 at a glance
| Population | 1,724 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,393 |
| Median home value | $105,146 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 62987
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62987?
Pope County has had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62987?
January has the most truck crashes in Pope County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62987?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62987 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Pope County has 54.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62987?
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.