ZIP 61750 (Lane, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61750: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in De Witt 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
8 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How De Witt County compares with Illinois
De Witt County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where De Witt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | De Witt County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 4.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in De Witt County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.9%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in De Witt County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 18.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61750 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (2) and Friends Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61750 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 21.3% 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
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 De Witt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| Friends Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (De Witt County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 43 |
| US-51 | 22 |
| Il-54 | 10 |
| I-074 | 5 |
| Il-48 | 4 |
| Friends Creek Rd | 3 |
| E Il-54 | 2 |
| Il 10 | 2 |
ZIP 61750 at a glance
| Population | 118 |
| Density | 461 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 12% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in De Witt 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +31% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61750
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61750?
142 truck crashes have been reported in De Witt County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 85 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61750?
February has the most truck crashes in De Witt County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61750?
Since 2015, De Witt County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61750 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, De Witt County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61750?
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.