ZIP 61275 (Port Byron, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61275: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rock Island 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
18 of 680 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rock Island County compares with Illinois
Rock Island County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rock Island County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Rock Island County sits below Illinois 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
Rock Island County at a glance: 1 in 38 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.6%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 680 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rock Island County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61275 is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-88 (2) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61275 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rock Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| I-88 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rock Island County) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 80 |
| I-80 | 58 |
| I-88 | 52 |
| I-74 | 25 |
| John Deere Rd | 23 |
| Avenue Of The Cities | 13 |
| 4Th Av | 10 |
| 78Th Ave | 9 |
ZIP 61275 at a glance
| Population | 4,253 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,438 |
| Median home value | $245,704 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rock Island 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 | 24 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 47 | +92% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 59 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | -6% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61275
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61275?
680 truck crashes have been reported in Rock Island County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 282 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61275?
I-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61275 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61275?
August has the most truck crashes in Rock Island County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61275?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rock Island County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61275 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rock Island County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61275?
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.