ZIP 61483 (Toulon, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61483: 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Stark County: 20.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
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
The worst month is March with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% 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 61483 since 2015: SR-17 (3) and SR-78 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61483 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| 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 61483 at a glance
| Population | 1,801 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,558 |
| Median home value | $112,338 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 61483
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61483?
25 truck crashes have been reported in Stark County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61483?
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 61483?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Stark County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61483 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 41.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stark County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61483?
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.