ZIP 60960 (Rankin, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60960: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vermilion 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
5 of 547 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermilion County compares with Illinois
Vermilion County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermilion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermilion County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Vermilion County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Vermilion County: 12.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Vermilion County has recorded 547 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60960 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-300 (E 300N Rd) (1), CR-49 (1), SR-49 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60960 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Vermilion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-300 (E 300N Rd) | 1 |
| CR-49 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vermilion County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 137 |
| I-074 | 10 |
| Georgetown Rd | 9 |
| E Main St | 8 |
| Il-49 | 7 |
| Henning Rd | 6 |
| Winter Ave | 6 |
| Il 49 S/B | 5 |
ZIP 60960 at a glance
| Population | 946 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,518 |
| Median home value | $96,591 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermilion 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 33 | +66% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60960
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60960?
547 truck crashes have been reported in Vermilion County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 256 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60960?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Vermilion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60960?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Vermilion County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60960 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vermilion County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60960?
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.