ZIP 61925 (Dalton City, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61925: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
16 of 685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Illinois
Macon County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon 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 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Macon County has lower values than Illinois for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Macon County at a glance: 1 in 42 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Macon County has recorded 685 truck crashes since 2015, with 347 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61925 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-105 (2), CR-30/ELWIN Rd (1) and Eldorado St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61925 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| SR-105 | 2 |
| CR-30/ELWIN Rd | 1 |
| Eldorado St | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 50 |
| N Brush College Rd | 45 |
| N 22Nd St | 39 |
| E Eldorado St | 17 |
| N Main St | 16 |
| N Il Route 48 | 14 |
| Il-48 | 14 |
| E Us Route 36 | 13 |
ZIP 61925 at a glance
| Population | 1,182 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,316 |
| Median home value | $134,852 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +71% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 55 | +31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 58 | +4% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61925
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61925?
685 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 347 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61925?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61925: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61925?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61925?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61925 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61925?
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.