ZIP 61279 (Reynolds, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61279: 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
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 |
Compared with Illinois, Mercer County is lower 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).
Mercer County at a glance: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61279 since 2015 were spread across roads: Cenntennial Expressway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61279 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 17.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Cenntennial Expressway | 1 |
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 61279 at a glance
| Population | 1,015 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,656 |
| Median home value | $164,178 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61279
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61279?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 20 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61279?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61279?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61279 compared with Illinois?
Mercer County records 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61279?
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.