ZIP 61759 (Minier, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tazewell 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
17 of 602 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tazewell County compares with Illinois
Tazewell County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tazewell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Tazewell County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tazewell County: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Tazewell County has recorded 602 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61759 since 2015: I-155 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61759 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-155 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tazewell County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 105 |
| I-155 | 34 |
| Il-29 | 26 |
| I-474 | 17 |
| Il-116 | 17 |
| N Main St | 15 |
| Washington Rd | 13 |
| Il-9 | 10 |
ZIP 61759 at a glance
| Population | 1,359 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,591 |
| Median home value | $161,761 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tazewell 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 38 | +91% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 52 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | -4% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61759
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61759?
602 truck crashes have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 290 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61759?
Truck crashes in Tazewell County peak in October, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61759?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61759 compared with Illinois?
Tazewell County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61759?
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.