ZIP 60974 (Woodland, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60974: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Iroquois County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Iroquois County: 6.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iroquois County. They injured 290 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60974 is US-24, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1000 (1), CR-31 Cr-1850 1850N (1) and Cr- 9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60974 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iroquois County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| CR-31 Cr-1850 1850N | 1 |
| Cr- 9 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 60974 at a glance
| Population | 297 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,932 |
| Median home value | $82,488 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 60974
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60974?
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iroquois County (290 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60974?
US-24 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60974 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60974?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Iroquois County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60974?
Since 2015, Iroquois County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60974 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 152.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iroquois County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60974?
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.