ZIP 61460 (Media, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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
1 of 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Illinois
Henderson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Henderson County has lower values than Illinois for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Henderson County: May worst month: 21.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 51 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 21.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61460 since 2015: SR-116 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61460 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 11 |
| Cr-15 | 1 |
| Cr700E (Carman Road) | 1 |
| Gladestone Lake Rd | 1 |
| Gladstone Township Rd | 1 |
| I-094 | 1 |
| Il 164 | 1 |
| Il Rt 94 | 1 |
ZIP 61460 at a glance
| Population | 180 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,607 |
| Median home value | $105,240 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +56% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 4 | -35% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61460
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61460?
51 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 37 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61460?
May has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 21.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61460?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61460 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 75.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61460?
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.