ZIP 61884 (White Heath, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61884: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Piatt County: 23.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 171 crashes involving commercial trucks in Piatt County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% 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 61884 since 2015: I-74 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61884 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 23.0% 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
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 Piatt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 2 |
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 61884 at a glance
| Population | 973 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,250 |
| Median home value | $258,120 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61884
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61884?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Piatt County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 74 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61884?
Truck crashes in Piatt County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61884?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Piatt County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61884 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Piatt County records 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61884?
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.