ZIP 61342 (Mendota, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61342: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in LaSalle 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
8 of 1,266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaSalle County compares with Illinois
LaSalle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaSalle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
LaSalle County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in LaSalle County: 16.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
LaSalle County has recorded 1,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 578 people injured and 56 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
16.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61342 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-39 (1), SR-251 (1) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61342 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 LaSalle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaSalle County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 424 |
| I-39 | 227 |
| Columbus St | 11 |
| SR-251 | 11 |
| I-080 | 9 |
| E 8Th Rd | 9 |
| Il Rt 71 | 8 |
| US-34 | 8 |
ZIP 61342 at a glance
| Population | 8,543 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,348 |
| Median home value | $153,579 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaSalle 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +120% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 100 | +35% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 106 | +6% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61342
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61342?
LaSalle County has had 1,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 578 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61342?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61342: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61342?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in LaSalle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61342?
Since 2015, LaSalle County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61342 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 101.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaSalle County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61342?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.