ZIP 61912 (Ashmore, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61912: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coles 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
4 of 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coles County compares with Illinois
Coles County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coles County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Coles County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Coles County: 10.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Coles County has recorded 372 truck crashes since 2015, with 210 people injured and 39 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
14.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61912 is SR-130, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 2100E (1), CR-1000N (1) and CR-8 Clarksville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61912 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-130; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 14.2% 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 Coles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 2 |
| 2100E | 1 |
| CR-1000N | 1 |
| CR-8 Clarksville Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coles County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 129 |
| Il-16 | 11 |
| SR-16 | 9 |
| Il-130 | 8 |
| North | 7 |
| Lincoln Ave | 7 |
| I-057 | 7 |
| Lincoln | 5 |
ZIP 61912 at a glance
| Population | 1,255 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,954 |
| Median home value | $137,293 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coles 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +53% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +31% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 37 | +45% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61912
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61912?
Coles County has had 372 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 210 people and killing 39.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61912?
Since 2015, SR-130 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61912: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61912?
January has the most truck crashes in Coles County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61912?
Since 2015, Coles County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61912 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Coles County has 67.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61912?
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.