ZIP 62990 (Thebes, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62990: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alexander 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 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alexander County compares with Illinois
Alexander County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alexander County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alexander County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Alexander County is lower on 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 injuries per crash.
What stands out in Alexander County: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alexander County. They injured 92 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-127 (1), SR-146 (1) and Southern Expy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alexander County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62990 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Alexander County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| Southern Expy | 1 |
| Sr-Ab | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alexander County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 20 |
| Il-3 | 15 |
| I-057 | 4 |
| Il-127 | 4 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| Il-146 | 3 |
| Cr-4 | 2 |
| Il-37 | 2 |
ZIP 62990 at a glance
| Population | 973 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,076 |
| Median home value | $95,806 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Alexander 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 | 7 | +73% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -12% | 1.0 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62990
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62990?
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alexander County (92 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62990?
I-55 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62990 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 62990?
The worst month is January: 14.0% of truck crashes in Alexander County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62990?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alexander County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62990 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Alexander County has 180.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62990?
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.