ZIP 61802 (Urbana, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61802: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Champaign 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Illinois
Champaign County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Champaign County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Champaign County at a glance: 19.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Champaign County since 2015: 615 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-45 (2), CR-15 Sidney-Homer Rd (1) and CR-1850 N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61802 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- With 19.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-15 Sidney-Homer Rd | 1 |
| CR-1850 N | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 265 |
| I-74 | 246 |
| Il-47 | 17 |
| I-72 | 15 |
| Springfield Ave | 11 |
| US-136 | 10 |
| US-45 | 9 |
| N Mattis Ave | 9 |
ZIP 61802 at a glance
| Population | 20,293 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,620 |
| Median home value | $164,294 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 40 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 73 | +81% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 123 | +69% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 126 | +2% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 126. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61802
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61802?
1,462 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 615 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61802?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61802 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61802?
February has the most truck crashes in Champaign County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61802?
Since 2015, Champaign County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61802 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Champaign County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61802?
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.