ZIP 61112 (Rockford, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61112: 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 runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 61112: 2.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61112 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 1.2).
Overview
Police reported 1,454 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winnebago County since 2015: 662 people were injured and 33 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
11.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61112 is I-39, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-251 (4), I-90 (3) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Their busiest month is March, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61112 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 5 |
| SR-251 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| CR-5 Stone Quarry Rd | 1 |
| Falcon Rd | 1 |
| Guilford Rd | 1 |
| Kelly Rd | 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 61112 at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,563 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 127 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61112?
1,454 truck crashes have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 662 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61112?
I-39 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61112 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61112?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Winnebago County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61112?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61112 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
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 61112?
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.