ZIP 61441 (Ipava, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61441: 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fulton County: 7.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61441 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-136 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61441 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 13.5% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 2 |
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 61441 at a glance
| Population | 945 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,972 |
| Median home value | $124,124 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61441
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61441?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 86 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61441?
The worst month is September: 12.0% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61441?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61441 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61441?
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.