ZIP 61537 (Henry, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61537: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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 172 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Illinois
Marshall County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Marshall County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marshall County: 18.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 172 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61537 happened on SR-26 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61537 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.1% 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
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 66 |
| State Rt 17 | 5 |
| Il Rt 17 | 4 |
| Il-17 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 3 |
| I-039 | 2 |
| Il Rt 26 | 2 |
| Mp I039 40 | 2 |
ZIP 61537 at a glance
| Population | 2,743 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,404 |
| Median home value | $118,628 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +112% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61537
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61537?
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (86 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61537?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in February, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61537?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61537 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 130.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61537?
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.