ZIP 61849 (Homer, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61849: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Champaign County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Champaign County: 19.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,462 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Champaign County. They injured 615 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 48.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
19.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61849 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-15 Sidney-Homer Rd (1), CR-300N (1) and US-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61849 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-74 | 2 |
| CR-15 Sidney-Homer Rd | 1 |
| CR-300N | 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 61849 at a glance
| Population | 1,961 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,250 |
| Median home value | $153,754 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 126. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61849
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61849?
1,462 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 615 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61849?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61849 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61849?
Truck crashes in Champaign County peak in February, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61849?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Champaign County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61849 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Champaign County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61849?
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.