ZIP 61447 (Kirkwood, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61447: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
7 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Illinois
Warren County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Warren County: 1 in 29 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 100 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
15.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61447 is SR-164, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 6th St (1), SR-116 (1) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61447 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-164, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-164 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 36 |
| US-67 | 25 |
| Il-110 | 13 |
| 180Th Ave | 8 |
| Il-164 | 5 |
| W Us-34 | 3 |
| North Main St | 3 |
| N Main St | 3 |
ZIP 61447 at a glance
| Population | 1,020 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,583 |
| Median home value | $96,029 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +37% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61447
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61447?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 100 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61447?
Since 2015, SR-164 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61447: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61447?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in September, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61447?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61447 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61447?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.