ZIP 61449 (La Fayette, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61449: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stark 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
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with Illinois
Stark County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stark County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 20.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Stark County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Stark County at a glance: 20.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Stark County has recorded 25 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 167 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.0%).
Road surface: 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61449 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Access Rd (1) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Stark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61449 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| Il-78 | 3 |
| Il 17/91 | 1 |
| N Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Sharkey'S Hwy & Il Rt 78 | 1 |
ZIP 61449 at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,635 |
| Median home value | $66,137 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +110% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 1 | -49% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 1. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61449
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61449?
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stark County (22 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61449?
NHTSA data shows SR-17 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61449 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61449?
Truck crashes in Stark County peak in March, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61449?
Since 2015, Stark County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61449 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 41.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61449?
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.