ZIP 61310 (Amboy, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61310: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lee County compares with Illinois
Lee County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Lee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lee County: 1 in 370 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 401 truck crashes since 2015, with 186 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.6% 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 61310 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61310 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 12.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lee 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 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 90 |
| I-39 | 61 |
| US-30 | 18 |
| S Galena Avenue | 7 |
| Il-38 | 6 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Franklin Grove Rd | 4 |
| Il-2 | 4 |
ZIP 61310 at a glance
| Population | 3,347 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,756 |
| Median home value | $170,536 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61310
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61310?
Lee County has had 401 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61310?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in February, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61310?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61310 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Lee County records 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61310?
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.