ZIP 60938 (Gilman, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60938: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iroquois 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 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iroquois County compares with Illinois
Iroquois County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iroquois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Iroquois County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Iroquois County at a glance: 6.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Iroquois County has recorded 487 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60938 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-57 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60938 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iroquois County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Iroquois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iroquois County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 233 |
| Il-49 | 12 |
| US-24 | 11 |
| US-45 | 7 |
| SR-24 | 6 |
| Walnut | 3 |
| Us 45/52 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
ZIP 60938 at a glance
| Population | 2,035 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,244 |
| Median home value | $135,077 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iroquois 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 | 21 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +24% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +41% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | +11% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60938
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60938?
487 truck crashes have been reported in Iroquois County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 290 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60938?
April has the most truck crashes in Iroquois County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60938?
Since 2015, Iroquois County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 60938 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 152.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iroquois County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60938?
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.