ZIP 61109 (Rockford, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61109: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Winnebago County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Winnebago County at a glance: 1 in 51 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.0%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winnebago County. They injured 662 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.1% 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 61109 since 2015: I-39 (4), SR-251 (4), SR-2 (2), 11th St (1) and Falcon Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61109 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% 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
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 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Falcon Rd | 1 |
| Guilford Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Mu- Harrison Ave | 1 |
| Pierpont Ave | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 61109 at a glance
| Population | 26,768 |
| Density | 268 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,973 |
| Median home value | $139,388 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 61109
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61109?
Since 2015, 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winnebago County (662 injured, 33 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61109?
Truck crashes in Winnebago County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61109?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Winnebago County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61109 compared with Illinois?
Winnebago County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61109?
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.