ZIP 61359 (Seatonville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61359: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Bureau County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bureau County: 1 in 455 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 489 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bureau County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61359 is SR-251, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 6th St (1), I-80 (1) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61359 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bureau County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-251, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bureau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-251 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 61359 at a glance
| Population | 369 |
| Density | 193 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,857 |
| Median home value | $95,061 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 61359
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61359?
Since 2015, 489 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bureau County (229 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61359?
Since 2015, SR-251 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61359: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61359?
The worst month is January: 12.3% of truck crashes in Bureau County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61359?
Since 2015, Bureau County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61359 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bureau County has 129.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61359?
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.