ZIP 60953 (Milford, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60953: 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 sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
11.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60953 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1000 (1), Cr- 9 (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60953 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iroquois County.
- With 11.0% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| Cr- 9 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
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 60953 at a glance
| Population | 2,075 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,135 |
| Median home value | $108,750 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60953
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60953?
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iroquois County (290 injured, 27 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60953?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Iroquois County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60953?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iroquois County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 60953 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 60953?
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.