Rockton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockton 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. It runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Rockton: I-39 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockton: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winnebago County. They injured 662 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Rockton since 2015, this page uses Winnebago County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of Rockton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-90 (2), CR-G (1) and Kelly Rd (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Rockton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| Kelly Rd | 1 |
| N Alpine Rd | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 |
Rockton at a glance
| Population | 7,861 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,146 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61073) | $102,064 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61073) | $238,998 |
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 Rockton
How many truck accidents are there in Rockton?
Since 2015, 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winnebago County (662 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rockton?
I-39 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rockton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockton?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Winnebago County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Winnebago County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rockton compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Winnebago County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.