ZIP 61070 (Rock City, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stephenson 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 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephenson County compares with Illinois
Stephenson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephenson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Stephenson County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Stephenson County: 5.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stephenson County. They injured 104 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-26 (1), SR-70 (1) and Sr- 26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61070 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stephenson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephenson County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 28 |
| Il-75 | 8 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 8 |
| W Us-20 | 7 |
| Il-26 | 7 |
| E Cedarville Rd | 5 |
| E Us-20 | 4 |
| Il-73 | 4 |
ZIP 61070 at a glance
| Population | 1,322 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,167 |
| Median home value | $157,871 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephenson 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +77% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | -3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61070
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61070?
Stephenson County has had 199 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61070?
SR-75 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61070 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61070?
Truck crashes in Stephenson County peak in August, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61070?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Stephenson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61070 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Stephenson County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61070?
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.