ZIP 61006 (Ashton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Illinois
Lee County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Lee County sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lee County: 1 in 370 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 401 truck crashes since 2015, with 186 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61006 since 2015: SR-251 (1), SR-38 (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61006 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-251 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 90 |
| I-39 | 61 |
| US-30 | 18 |
| S Galena Avenue | 7 |
| Il-38 | 6 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Franklin Grove Rd | 4 |
| Il-2 | 4 |
ZIP 61006 at a glance
| Population | 1,541 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,938 |
| Median home value | $153,039 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61006
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61006?
Since 2015, 401 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (186 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61006?
The worst month is February: 10.2% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61006?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61006 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 100.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61006?
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.