ZIP 61053 (Mount Carroll, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61053: 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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.
Carroll County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
17.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61053 since 2015: SR-84 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Carroll County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61053 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-84 | 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 61053 at a glance
| Population | 2,590 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,250 |
| Median home value | $113,173 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 61053
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61053?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (28 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61053?
The worst month is March: 16.4% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61053?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61053 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 30.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61053?
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.