ZIP 60957 (Paxton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60957: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ford 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
1 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ford County compares with Illinois
Ford County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ford County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Ford County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ford County at a glance: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ford County. They injured 87 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60957 is I-57, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-9 (2), CR-1700 E (1) and County Rd 3200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60957 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 13.6% 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 Ford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-1700 E | 1 |
| County Rd 3200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ford County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 26 |
| Il-47 | 11 |
| Il-9 | 7 |
| N Il-54 | 5 |
| Il-54 | 4 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| S Market St | 3 |
| N 400E Rd | 3 |
ZIP 60957 at a glance
| Population | 5,596 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,014 |
| Median home value | $131,836 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ford 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 | 4 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +80% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +46% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +22% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60957
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60957?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ford County (87 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60957?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60957: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60957?
July has the most truck crashes in Ford County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60957?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ford County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60957 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Ford County has 89.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60957?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.