ZIP 61882 (Weldon, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61882: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in De Witt 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
8 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How De Witt County compares with Illinois
De Witt County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where De Witt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | De Witt County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 4.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in De Witt County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.9%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in De Witt County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61882 since 2015: Friends Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61882 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in De Witt County.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in De Witt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Friends Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (De Witt County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 43 |
| US-51 | 22 |
| Il-54 | 10 |
| I-074 | 5 |
| Il-48 | 4 |
| Friends Creek Rd | 3 |
| E Il-54 | 2 |
| Il 10 | 2 |
ZIP 61882 at a glance
| Population | 777 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,139 |
| Median home value | $128,402 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in De Witt 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +31% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61882
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61882?
142 truck crashes have been reported in De Witt County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 85 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61882?
February has the most truck crashes in De Witt County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61882?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in De Witt County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61882 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in De Witt County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61882?
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.