ZIP 61375 (Varna, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61375: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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 172 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Illinois
Marshall County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Marshall County: 18.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 172 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61375 happened on SR-26 (2), SR-89 (2), I-39 (1), SR-18 (1) and Sr- 18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61375 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 18.1% 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
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 66 |
| State Rt 17 | 5 |
| Il Rt 17 | 4 |
| Il-17 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 3 |
| I-039 | 2 |
| Il Rt 26 | 2 |
| Mp I039 40 | 2 |
ZIP 61375 at a glance
| Population | 989 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,293 |
| Median home value | $165,604 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +112% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61375
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61375?
172 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 86 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61375?
The worst month is February: 15.7% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61375?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61375 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 130.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61375?
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.