ZIP 62992 (Ullin, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62992: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Pulaski County: 7.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62992 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 |
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 62992 at a glance
| Population | 629 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,688 |
| Median home value | $65,246 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62992
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62992?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 44 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62992?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62992 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62992?
March has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62992?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62992 compared with Illinois?
Pulaski County records 177.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62992?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.