ZIP 61817 (Catlin, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61817: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 61817: I-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61817: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Vermilion County has recorded 547 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
I-74 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61817 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-10 (1), Oakwood Rd (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61817 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Vermilion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 6 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| Oakwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 61817 at a glance
| Population | 2,328 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,375 |
| Median home value | $131,342 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61817
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61817?
547 truck crashes have been reported in Vermilion County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 256 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61817?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61817: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61817?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Vermilion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61817?
Since 2015, Vermilion County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61817 compare with Illinois?
Vermilion County records 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61817?
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.