ZIP 61326 (Granville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61326: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Illinois
Putnam County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 5.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 76% below the state |
Putnam County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Putnam County at a glance: 9.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61326 since 2015: I-39 (2), SR-89 (2), SR-18 (1), SR-251 (1) and SR-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61326 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 11.5% 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| Il 18 | 2 |
| Il 89 N/B | 2 |
| Il Hwy 26 | 2 |
| Prairie Industrial Pky | 2 |
| Bottom Rd | 1 |
| I-180 | 1 |
| Il 29 | 1 |
| Il Rt 18 | 1 |
ZIP 61326 at a glance
| Population | 1,953 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,880 |
| Median home value | $144,205 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +147% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61326
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61326?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (30 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61326?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in September, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61326?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61326 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Putnam County records 83.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61326?
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.