ZIP 61278 (Rapids City, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61278: 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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).
Rock Island County at a glance: 1 in 38 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 680 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rock Island County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-74 (2), I-88 (2) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61278 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% 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 Rock Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| 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 61278 at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,938 |
| Median home value | $221,242 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 61278
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61278?
Rock Island County has had 680 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61278?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61278: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61278?
Truck crashes in Rock Island County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61278?
Since 2015, Rock Island County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61278 compare with Illinois?
Rock Island County records 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61278?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.