ZIP 61453 (Little York, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61453: 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.
The headline for Warren County: 1 in 29 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61453 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-164 (2), 6th St (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61453 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 15.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| 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 61453 at a glance
| Population | 677 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,281 |
| Median home value | $87,896 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61453
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61453?
Warren County has had 181 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61453?
The worst month is September: 12.7% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61453?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61453 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61453?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.