ZIP 61024 (Durand, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winnebago 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Winnebago County compares with Illinois
Winnebago County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Winnebago County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 61024 at a glance: SR-81 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 61024.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winnebago County. They injured 662 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-75 (2), CR-21 Telegraph Rd (1) and SR-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61024 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% 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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| CR-21 Telegraph Rd | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 201 |
| I-39 | 199 |
| US-20 | 59 |
| Harrison Ave | 33 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 31 |
| 11Th St | 29 |
| E State St | 23 |
| E Riverside Blvd | 22 |
ZIP 61024 at a glance
| Population | 2,318 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,750 |
| Median home value | $154,027 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | 50 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 94 | +87% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 120 | +28% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 127 | +6% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 127 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61024
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61024?
Since 2015, 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winnebago County (662 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61024?
Since 2015, SR-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61024: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61024?
Truck crashes in Winnebago County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61024?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Winnebago County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61024 compared with Illinois?
Winnebago County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61024?
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.