Roscoe, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roscoe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roscoe 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.
Roscoe at a glance: I-39 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Roscoe since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winnebago County. They injured 662 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 113 truck crashes reported in Roscoe 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%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
11.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of Roscoe with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (2), CR-G (1) and Guilford Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Roscoe fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 11.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| Guilford Rd | 1 |
| Kelly Rd | 1 |
| N Alpine Rd | 1 |
| SR-140 | 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 |
Roscoe at a glance
| Population | 10,981 |
| Land area | 10.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,070 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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 127. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roscoe
How many truck accidents are there in Roscoe?
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 Roscoe?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roscoe: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roscoe?
Truck crashes in Winnebago County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roscoe?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Roscoe compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winnebago County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roscoe?
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.