ZIP 61839 (De Land, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61839: 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). Where it is higher: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61839 is I-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-700/725 E (1) and Friends Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61839 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| CR-700/725 E | 1 |
| Friends Creek Rd | 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 61839 at a glance
| Population | 558 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,389 |
| Median home value | $92,816 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61839
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61839?
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 61839?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61839 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61839?
February has the most truck crashes in Piatt County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61839?
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 61839 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Piatt County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61839?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.