ZIP 61089 (Winslow, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61089: 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Stephenson County at a glance: 5.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Stephenson County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61089 since 2015: N Baker Rd (1), SR-11 (1), SR-26 (1) and US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61089 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Stephenson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| N Baker Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 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 61089 at a glance
| Population | 526 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,250 |
| Median home value | $108,477 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61089
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61089?
199 truck crashes have been reported in Stephenson County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 104 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61089?
Truck crashes in Stephenson County peak in August, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61089?
Since 2015, Stephenson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61089 compare with Illinois?
Stephenson County records 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61089?
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.