ZIP 61320 (Dalzell, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bureau 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
1 of 489 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bureau County compares with Illinois
Bureau County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bureau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bureau County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Bureau County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bureau County: 1 in 455 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Bureau County has recorded 489 truck crashes since 2015, with 229 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61320 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-39 (2), SR-251 (2) and E 8th Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61320 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% 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
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 Bureau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-39 | 2 |
| SR-251 | 2 |
| E 8th Rd | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bureau County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 308 |
| I-180 | 10 |
| Il-40 | 8 |
| N Ave | 8 |
| I-080 | 7 |
| SR-40 | 7 |
| N Il-26 | 5 |
| SR-34 | 5 |
ZIP 61320 at a glance
| Population | 727 |
| Density | 329 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $155,481 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bureau 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 31 | +120% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +23% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | +12% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61320
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61320?
Since 2015, 489 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bureau County (229 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61320?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61320: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61320?
The worst month is January: 12.3% of truck crashes in Bureau County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61320?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bureau County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61320 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bureau County has 129.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61320?
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.