ZIP 61037 (Galt, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whiteside 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
7 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whiteside County compares with Illinois
Whiteside County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whiteside County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Whiteside County: 20.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 390 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whiteside County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 20.5% 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 61037 is SR-40, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-88 (1), Prophet Rd (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61037 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Whiteside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 3 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Prophet Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whiteside County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 133 |
| Us Route 30 | 19 |
| US-30 | 17 |
| U.S. Route 30 | 8 |
| Il-40 | 7 |
| Lincoln Rd | 7 |
| 1St Ave | 7 |
| Us Rt 30 | 5 |
ZIP 61037 at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 412 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,357 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whiteside 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +56% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +6% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61037
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61037?
Since 2015, 390 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whiteside County (188 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61037?
Since 2015, SR-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61037: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61037?
January has the most truck crashes in Whiteside County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61037?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Whiteside County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61037 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whiteside County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61037?
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.