ZIP 61471 (Raritan, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61471: 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 sits below Illinois on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henderson County at a glance: May worst month: 21.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henderson County. They injured 37 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 21.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 30.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
6.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61471 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 61471 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 61471 at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Density | 544 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $104,300 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 61471
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61471?
Henderson County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61471?
The worst month is May: 21.6% of truck crashes in Henderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61471?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Henderson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61471 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 75.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61471?
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.