ZIP 61028 (Elizabeth, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jo Daviess 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
4 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jo Daviess County compares with Illinois
Jo Daviess County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jo Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jo Daviess County: 1 in 39 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jo Daviess County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% 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 61028 since 2015: US-20 (2) and SR-84 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61028 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment 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 Jo Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jo Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 34 |
| W Us-20 | 15 |
| Il-84 | 8 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 6 |
| E Us-20 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Us Rte 20 | 4 |
| State Rte 78 | 3 |
ZIP 61028 at a glance
| Population | 1,683 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,053 |
| Median home value | $180,596 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jo Daviess 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +63% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +21% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | -20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61028
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61028?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Jo Daviess County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61028?
The worst month is December: 10.1% of truck crashes in Jo Daviess County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61028?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jo Daviess County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61028 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 65.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jo Daviess County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61028?
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.