ZIP 61423 (Cameron, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61423: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
7 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Illinois
Warren County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Warren County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 181 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
15.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61423 since 2015 were spread across roads: 6th St (1), SR-41 (1), US-34 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61423 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- With 15.7% 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
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 6th St | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 36 |
| US-67 | 25 |
| Il-110 | 13 |
| 180Th Ave | 8 |
| Il-164 | 5 |
| W Us-34 | 3 |
| North Main St | 3 |
| N Main St | 3 |
ZIP 61423 at a glance
| Population | 638 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,594 |
| Median home value | $150,413 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +37% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61423
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61423?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (100 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61423?
September has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61423?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61423 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Warren County records 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61423?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.