ZIP 60970 (Watseka, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60970: 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). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Iroquois County: 6.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 487 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iroquois County since 2015: 290 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 11.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60970 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (2), US-24 (2), US-52 (2) and CR-31 Cr-1850 1850N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60970 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 11.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-31 Cr-1850 1850N | 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 60970 at a glance
| Population | 5,991 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,688 |
| Median home value | $126,228 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60970
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60970?
Iroquois County has had 487 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 290 people and killing 27.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60970?
Truck crashes in Iroquois County peak in April, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60970?
Since 2015, Iroquois County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 60970 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 60970?
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.