ZIP 61085 (Stockton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61085: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jo Daviess 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 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jo Daviess County compares with Illinois
Jo Daviess County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jo Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jo Daviess County: 1 in 39 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jo Daviess County. They injured 100 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
11.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61085 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (2) and N Baker Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61085 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jo Daviess County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.5% 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
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 Jo Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| N Baker Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jo Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 34 |
| W Us-20 | 15 |
| Il-84 | 8 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 6 |
| E Us-20 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Us Rte 20 | 4 |
| State Rte 78 | 3 |
ZIP 61085 at a glance
| Population | 3,149 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,798 |
| Median home value | $132,163 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jo Daviess 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +63% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +21% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | -20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61085
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61085?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jo Daviess County (100 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61085?
Truck crashes in Jo Daviess County peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61085?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jo Daviess County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61085 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 65.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jo Daviess County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61085?
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.