ZIP 60112 (Cortland, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
15 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Illinois
DeKalb County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for DeKalb County: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 269 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60112 is SR-23, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-88 (3), SR-64 (3) and Peace Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60112 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 5 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| Peace Rd | 2 |
| CR-14 (Meredith Rd) | 1 |
| Nelson Rd | 1 |
| Plank Rd | 1 |
| Sr- 23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 56 |
| Peace Rd | 26 |
| State Rte 23 | 17 |
| E Lincoln Hwy | 15 |
| Perry Rd | 13 |
| S Peace Rd | 11 |
| State Rte 64 | 11 |
| Glidden Rd | 9 |
ZIP 60112 at a glance
| Population | 4,621 |
| Density | 488 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,831 |
| Median home value | $227,805 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 15 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +142% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +16% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60112
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60112?
481 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 269 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60112?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60112 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60112?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in July, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60112?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60112 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60112?
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.