ZIP 61818 (Cerro Gordo, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61818: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Piatt 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
2 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Piatt County compares with Illinois
Piatt County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Piatt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Piatt County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Piatt County sits below Illinois on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Piatt County: 23.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Piatt County. They injured 74 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-105 (3), CR-1/BRUSH College Rd (1) and Caleb Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61818 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Piatt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| CR-1/BRUSH College Rd | 1 |
| Caleb Road | 1 |
| I-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Piatt County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 41 |
| I-72 | 33 |
| Il-10 | 7 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| Us-36 W/B | 3 |
| US-150 | 3 |
| Il-32 | 3 |
| Il Rt 10 | 2 |
ZIP 61818 at a glance
| Population | 1,560 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,375 |
| Median home value | $115,765 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Piatt 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +100% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +61% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | +32% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61818
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61818?
Piatt County has had 171 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61818?
US-36 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61818 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61818?
Truck crashes in Piatt County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61818?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Piatt County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61818 compared with Illinois?
Piatt County records 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61818?
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.