ZIP 61373 (Utica, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61373: 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 sits below Illinois on injuries per crash and 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 LaSalle County: 16.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,266 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaSalle County since 2015: 578 people were injured and 56 were 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61373 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-23 (2), SR-251 (2) and Cr- 42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61373 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 16.8% 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 LaSalle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| SR-251 | 2 |
| Cr- 42 | 1 |
| E 12th Rd | 1 |
| E 8th Rd | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 61373 at a glance
| Population | 2,123 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,000 |
| Median home value | $238,297 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61373
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61373?
LaSalle County has had 1,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 578 people and killing 56.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61373?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61373: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61373?
Truck crashes in LaSalle County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61373?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in LaSalle County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61373 compared with Illinois?
LaSalle County records 101.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61373?
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.