ZIP 61810 (Allerton, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61810: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vermilion 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
5 of 547 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermilion County compares with Illinois
Vermilion County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermilion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermilion County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Vermilion County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Vermilion County at a glance: 12.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 547 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vermilion County. They injured 256 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% 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 61810 since 2015: CR-300N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61810 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Vermilion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-300N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vermilion County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 137 |
| I-074 | 10 |
| Georgetown Rd | 9 |
| E Main St | 8 |
| Il-49 | 7 |
| Henning Rd | 6 |
| Winter Ave | 6 |
| Il 49 S/B | 5 |
ZIP 61810 at a glance
| Population | 265 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,625 |
| Median home value | $172,536 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermilion 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 33 | +66% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +13% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61810
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61810?
547 truck crashes have been reported in Vermilion County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 256 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61810?
February has the most truck crashes in Vermilion County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61810?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Vermilion County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61810 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Vermilion County has 67.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61810?
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.