ZIP 61353 (Paw Paw, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61353: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
2 of 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Illinois
Lee County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Lee County sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lee County: 1 in 370 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 401 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lee County. They injured 186 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61353 since 2015: US-30 (2) and I-39 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61353 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 12.6% 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 90 |
| I-39 | 61 |
| US-30 | 18 |
| S Galena Avenue | 7 |
| Il-38 | 6 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Franklin Grove Rd | 4 |
| Il-2 | 4 |
ZIP 61353 at a glance
| Population | 1,282 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,719 |
| Median home value | $164,125 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61353
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61353?
Lee County has had 401 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61353?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in February, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61353?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61353 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 100.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61353?
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.