ZIP 61741 (Forrest, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61741: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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 525 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Illinois
Livingston County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Livingston County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Livingston County: 20.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 525 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61741 since 2015: SR-116 (2), US-24 (2), 1800E Rd (1), 2900E Rd (1) and Il-116 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Livingston County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61741 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| 1800E Rd | 1 |
| 2900E Rd | 1 |
| Il-116 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Us- 24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 218 |
| Barack Obama Presidential | 12 |
| Il-47 | 11 |
| SR-47 | 10 |
| Il Rt 47 | 8 |
| Il-116 | 8 |
| Old Il-66 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
ZIP 61741 at a glance
| Population | 1,549 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,850 |
| Median home value | $165,591 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +31% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 43 | +13% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61741
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61741?
Since 2015, 525 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (247 injured, 24 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61741?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Livingston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61741 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 127.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61741?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.