ZIP 61723 (Atlanta, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61723: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Illinois
Logan County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Logan County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Logan County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 255 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61723 is I-55, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61723 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 17.1% 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 219 |
| Il-121 | 17 |
| I-155 | 12 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Woodlawn Rd | 10 |
| I-055 | 6 |
| Il-54 | 6 |
| I-55 (Nb) | 5 |
ZIP 61723 at a glance
| Population | 2,005 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,230 |
| Median home value | $139,340 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +83% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +55% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 40 | +15% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61723
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61723?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 255 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61723?
I-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61723 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61723?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in February, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61723?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61723 compare with Illinois?
Logan County records 145.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61723?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.