ZIP 62994 (Vergennes, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62994: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
6 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Illinois
Jackson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Jackson County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jackson County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 184 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62994 since 2015: SR-152 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62994 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 10 |
| Main | 9 |
| Il-4 | 9 |
| Il-3 | 9 |
| Walnut St | 9 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 5 |
ZIP 62994 at a glance
| Population | 737 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,773 |
| Median home value | $122,881 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +83% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | -19% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62994
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 62994?
184 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 92 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62994?
June has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 62994?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62994 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62994?
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.