ZIP 61010 (Byron, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ogle 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
3 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ogle County compares with Illinois
Ogle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ogle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Ogle County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ogle County: 13.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ogle County. They injured 219 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.7% 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 61010 is SR-2, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-6/PINES Rd (1) and Westfield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61010 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ogle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 4 |
| CR-6/PINES Rd | 1 |
| Westfield Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ogle County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 132 |
| I-88 | 21 |
| I-039 | 17 |
| Il-38 | 16 |
| Il-72 | 5 |
| Il-251 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 5 |
| Il Rte 64 | 4 |
ZIP 61010 at a glance
| Population | 7,497 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,613 |
| Median home value | $235,073 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ogle 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 | 9 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | +266% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 42 | +26% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 38 | -12% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61010
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61010?
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ogle County (219 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61010?
Since 2015, SR-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61010: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61010?
January has the most truck crashes in Ogle County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61010?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61010 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ogle County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61010?
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.