ZIP 61107 (Rockford, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61107: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winnebago 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Winnebago County compares with Illinois
Winnebago County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Winnebago County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Winnebago County at a glance: 1 in 51 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Winnebago County has recorded 1,454 truck crashes since 2015, with 662 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61107 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-39 (4), SR-251 (4), I-90 (2), SR-2 (2) and SR-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61107 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 4 |
| SR-251 | 4 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Falcon Rd | 1 |
| Guilford Rd | 1 |
| Kelly Rd | 1 |
| Mu- Harrison Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 201 |
| I-39 | 199 |
| US-20 | 59 |
| Harrison Ave | 33 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 31 |
| 11Th St | 29 |
| E State St | 23 |
| E Riverside Blvd | 22 |
ZIP 61107 at a glance
| Population | 30,765 |
| Density | 796 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,574 |
| Median home value | $175,458 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | 50 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 94 | +87% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 120 | +28% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 127 | +6% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 127. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61107
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61107?
Winnebago County has had 1,454 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 662 people and killing 33.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61107?
January has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61107?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61107 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Winnebago County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61107?
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.