ZIP 61015 (Chana, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61015: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Ogle County is lower 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.
The headline for Ogle County: 13.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Ogle County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 219 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61015 is SR-2, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-6 Pines Rd (1), CR-6/PINES Rd (1) and SR-251 (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 61015 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogle County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 3 |
| CR-6 Pines Rd | 1 |
| CR-6/PINES Rd | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 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 61015 at a glance
| Population | 901 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,500 |
| Median home value | $196,074 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61015
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61015?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 219 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61015?
Since 2015, SR-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61015: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61015?
Truck crashes in Ogle County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61015?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ogle County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61015 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ogle County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61015?
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.