ZIP 61541 (La Rose, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61541: 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 has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marshall County: 18.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 86 people and killed 5.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-89 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come I-39 (1), SR-117 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61541 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-89; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-89 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
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 61541 at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 228 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,875 |
| Median home value | $72,900 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 61541
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61541?
Marshall County has had 172 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61541?
Since 2015, SR-89 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61541: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61541?
The worst month is February: 15.7% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61541?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61541 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61541?
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.