ZIP 61425 (Carman, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61425: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Illinois
Henderson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Henderson County sits below Illinois on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Henderson County: May 21.6% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 51 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 21.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 30.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61425 happened on Mu-Isabella Ave (1), SR-116 (1) and US-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61425 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Mu-Isabella Ave | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 11 |
| Cr-15 | 1 |
| Cr700E (Carman Road) | 1 |
| Gladestone Lake Rd | 1 |
| Gladstone Township Rd | 1 |
| I-094 | 1 |
| Il 164 | 1 |
| Il Rt 94 | 1 |
ZIP 61425 at a glance
| Population | 672 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,708 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +56% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 4 | -35% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61425
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61425?
Henderson County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61425?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in May, with 21.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61425?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61425 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 75.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61425?
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.