ZIP 60474 (South Wilmington, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grundy 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
2 of 759 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Illinois
Grundy County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Grundy County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Grundy County at a glance: 1 in 357 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 759 truck crashes since 2015, with 353 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-113 (2), SR-17 (2) and SR-47 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60474 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.6% 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
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 193 |
| I-55 | 56 |
| N Division St | 22 |
| Il-47 | 21 |
| N Il-47 | 15 |
| Division St | 13 |
| I-080 | 11 |
| E Pine Bluff Rd | 10 |
ZIP 60474 at a glance
| Population | 663 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,500 |
| Median home value | $178,231 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 42 | +112% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +34% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +27% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60474
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60474?
Since 2015, 759 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grundy County (353 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60474?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60474 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60474?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60474?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60474 compared with Illinois?
Grundy County records 121.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60474?
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.