Durand, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Durand: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Durand and Winnebago County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winnebago County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Winnebago County compares with Illinois
Winnebago County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Winnebago County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Durand: SR-81 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Durand since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winnebago County since 2015: 662 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Durand had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Winnebago County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Durand is SR-81, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-75 (2), CR-21 Telegraph Rd (1) and SR-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Durand fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- With 11.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| CR-21 Telegraph Rd | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 201 |
| I-39 | 199 |
| US-20 | 59 |
| Harrison Ave | 33 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 31 |
| 11Th St | 29 |
| E State St | 23 |
| E Riverside Blvd | 22 |
Durand at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,505 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61024) | $70,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61024) | $154,027 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | 50 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 94 | +87% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 120 | +28% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 127 | +6% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 127 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Durand
How many truck crashes happen in Durand?
Winnebago County has had 1,454 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 662 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Durand?
NHTSA data shows SR-81 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Durand since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Durand?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Winnebago County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Durand?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Durand compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winnebago County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Durand?
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.