ZIP 61011 (Caledonia, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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 418 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Illinois
Boone County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone 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 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Boone County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Boone County: 1 in 196 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Boone County has recorded 418 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-90 (2), SR-76 (2) and Guilford Rd (1).
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 61011 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.2% 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
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| Guilford Rd | 1 |
| Kelly Rd | 1 |
| N Alpine Rd | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| Walmart Access Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 120 |
| Genoa Rd | 14 |
| US-20 | 11 |
| Il-173 | 7 |
| Poplar Grove Rd | 7 |
| Caledonia Rd | 6 |
| Newburg Rd | 6 |
| Il-76 | 5 |
ZIP 61011 at a glance
| Population | 2,676 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,273 |
| Median home value | $320,112 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 12 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 25 | +114% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +55% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | -0% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61011
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61011?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (278 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61011?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61011: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61011?
The worst month is January: 11.7% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61011?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61011 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61011?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.