ZIP 61327 (Hennepin, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61327: 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 sits below Illinois on 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 30 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61327 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-89 (2), SR-26 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61327 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 61327 at a glance
| Population | 1,442 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,306 |
| Median home value | $210,172 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61327
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61327?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (30 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61327?
The worst month is September: 15.4% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61327?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61327 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 83.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61327?
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.