ZIP 61051 (Milledgeville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Illinois
Carroll County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 9.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Carroll County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Carroll County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 28 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61051 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Carroll County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61051 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 4 |
| Il Route 78 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Scenic Ridge Rd | 2 |
| Shannon Rte | 2 |
| State Rte 78 | 2 |
| 3Rd St | 1 |
| 5Th St | 1 |
ZIP 61051 at a glance
| Population | 1,469 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,565 |
| Median home value | $104,831 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -47% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61051
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61051?
Carroll County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61051?
The worst month is March: 16.4% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61051?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61051 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 30.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61051?
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.