ZIP 61462 (Monmouth, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61462: 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 |
Where it is 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
Warren County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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
Within this area, SR-164 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: 6th St (1), US-34 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61462 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-164; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 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-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 61462 at a glance
| Population | 10,458 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,113 |
| Median home value | $103,721 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61462
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61462?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (100 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61462?
NHTSA data shows SR-164 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61462 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61462?
The worst month is September: 12.7% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61462?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61462 compare with Illinois?
Warren County records 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61462?
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.