ZIP 61061 (Oregon, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61061: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ogle 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
3 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ogle County compares with Illinois
Ogle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ogle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Ogle County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ogle County: 13.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Ogle County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 219 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61061 is SR-2, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-6 Pines Rd (1) and CR-6/PINES Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61061 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogle County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ogle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 3 |
| CR-6 Pines Rd | 1 |
| CR-6/PINES Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ogle County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 132 |
| I-88 | 21 |
| I-039 | 17 |
| Il-38 | 16 |
| Il-72 | 5 |
| Il-251 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 5 |
| Il Rte 64 | 4 |
ZIP 61061 at a glance
| Population | 6,766 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,829 |
| Median home value | $196,052 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ogle 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 | 9 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | +266% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 42 | +26% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 38 | -12% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61061
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61061?
Ogle County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 219 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61061?
NHTSA data shows SR-2 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61061 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61061?
Truck crashes in Ogle County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61061?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61061 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ogle County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61061?
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.