ZIP 61859 (Ogden, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61859: 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 |
Champaign County sits below Illinois 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.
Champaign County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 19.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-1850 N (1), Oakwood Rd (1) and US-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
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 61859 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.
- 19.1% 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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 3 |
| CR-1850 N | 1 |
| Oakwood Rd | 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 61859 at a glance
| Population | 1,227 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,708 |
| Median home value | $184,660 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 126. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61859
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61859?
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 61859?
I-74 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61859 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61859?
February has the most truck crashes in Champaign County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61859?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61859 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Champaign County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61859?
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.