ZIP 61277 (Prophetstown, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61277: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whiteside 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
7 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whiteside County compares with Illinois
Whiteside County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whiteside County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Whiteside County at a glance: 20.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 390 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whiteside County. They injured 188 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61277 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1 (1), CR-12/HAHNAMAN Rd (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61277 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Whiteside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-12/HAHNAMAN Rd | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whiteside County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 133 |
| Us Route 30 | 19 |
| US-30 | 17 |
| U.S. Route 30 | 8 |
| Il-40 | 7 |
| Lincoln Rd | 7 |
| 1St Ave | 7 |
| Us Rt 30 | 5 |
ZIP 61277 at a glance
| Population | 3,054 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,363 |
| Median home value | $146,657 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whiteside 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +56% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +6% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61277
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61277?
Whiteside County has had 390 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 188 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61277?
January has the most truck crashes in Whiteside County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61277?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Whiteside County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61277 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whiteside County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61277?
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.