ZIP 61431 (Ellisville, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61431: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Illinois
Fulton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fulton County: 7.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
13.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61431 since 2015: SR-9 (1) and SR-97 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61431 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 16 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Il-97 | 3 |
| Il-78 | 3 |
| Il-116 | 3 |
| Il 9 | 3 |
| Cr-13 | 2 |
| I-078 | 2 |
ZIP 61431 at a glance
| Population | 279 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Median home value | $110,872 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +106% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -24% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61431
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61431?
Fulton County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61431?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in September, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61431?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61431 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61431?
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.