ZIP 61440 (Industry, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61440: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McDonough 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
2 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How McDonough County compares with Illinois
McDonough County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonough County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonough County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, McDonough County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
McDonough County at a glance: October 13.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in McDonough County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 61440.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61440 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonough County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 McDonough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonough County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 10 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| E Jackson St | 5 |
| E 2100Th St | 5 |
| N Lafayette St | 4 |
| Jackson St | 3 |
| Il-110 | 3 |
| Il 336 | 3 |
ZIP 61440 at a glance
| Population | 744 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,786 |
| Median home value | $96,956 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonough 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -19% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61440
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61440?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDonough County (69 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61440?
Truck crashes in McDonough County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61440?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in McDonough County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61440 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
McDonough County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61440?
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.