ZIP 61419 (Bishop Hill, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61419: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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
5 of 592 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Illinois
Henry County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Henry County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Henry County: 15.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 592 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% 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 61419 happened on US-34 (2), Access Rd (1) and SR-81 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61419 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 15.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 246 |
| I-74 | 130 |
| I-080 | 11 |
| US-6 | 7 |
| Il-78 | 7 |
| Cleveland Rd | 4 |
| Il-17 | 4 |
| N College Ave | 4 |
ZIP 61419 at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,429 |
| Median home value | $107,186 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +52% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 47 | +33% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 49 | +5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61419
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61419?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (225 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61419?
January has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61419?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61419 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 106.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61419?
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.