ZIP 61434 (Galva, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61434: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Henry County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Henry County: 15.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 592 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61434 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-34 (2) and Access Rd (1).
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 61434 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 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 61434 at a glance
| Population | 2,971 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,780 |
| Median home value | $94,237 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61434?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (225 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61434?
NHTSA data shows SR-17 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61434 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61434?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61434?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61434 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 106.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61434?
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.