ZIP 61914 (Bethany, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61914: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moultrie 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
3 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moultrie County compares with Illinois
Moultrie County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moultrie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moultrie County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Moultrie County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Moultrie County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moultrie County. They injured 33 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.1% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61914 since 2015: SR-121 (1), SR-128 (1) and Sr- 121 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61914 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Moultrie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| Sr- 121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moultrie County) |
|---|---|
| Il-32 | 4 |
| SR-36 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| Hamilton | 2 |
| Il-121 | 2 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| Albest St | 1 |
| County Rd 2100N | 1 |
ZIP 61914 at a glance
| Population | 1,771 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Median home value | $121,208 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moultrie 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +23% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61914
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61914?
Moultrie County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61914?
The worst month is September: 17.1% of truck crashes in Moultrie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61914?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moultrie County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61914 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Moultrie County has 42.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61914?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.