ZIP 61336 (Magnolia, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61336: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Putnam County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Putnam County: 9.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61336 is SR-89, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-18 (1), SR-26 (1) and Sr- 18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61336 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-89, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-18 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 61336 at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,298 |
| Median home value | $172,679 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 61336
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61336?
Putnam County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61336?
Since 2015, SR-89 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61336: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61336?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in September, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61336?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61336 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 83.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61336?
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.