ZIP 61260 (Joy, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61260: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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
2 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mercer County compares with Illinois
Mercer County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Mercer County sits below Illinois 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mercer County: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61260 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61260 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 17.6% 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
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| 150Th St | 2 |
| Il-17 | 2 |
| Us Rt 67 | 2 |
| 135Th Ave | 1 |
| 135Th St | 1 |
ZIP 61260 at a glance
| Population | 737 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,645 |
| Median home value | $96,597 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +116% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +46% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -7% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61260
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61260?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 20 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61260?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61260?
Since 2015, Mercer County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61260 compare with Illinois?
Mercer County records 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61260?
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.