ZIP 61345 (Neponset, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61345: 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 |
Bureau County has lower values than Illinois for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 489 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bureau County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come 650E St (1), CR-1200 E (1) and I- 80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61345 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bureau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| 650E St | 1 |
| CR-1200 E | 1 |
| I- 80 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| US-34 | 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 61345 at a glance
| Population | 770 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $114,152 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61345
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61345?
Bureau County has had 489 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 229 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61345?
I-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61345 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61345?
January has the most truck crashes in Bureau County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61345?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bureau County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61345 compare with Illinois?
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 61345?
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.