ZIP 61928 (Gays, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61928: 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 sits below Illinois on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.4% for 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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-38/1200 N (1), CR-4 800N (1) and CR-500 E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61928 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moultrie County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 2 |
| CR-38/1200 N | 1 |
| CR-4 800N | 1 |
| CR-500 E | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 61928 at a glance
| Population | 776 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,271 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 61928
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61928?
Moultrie County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 61928?
I-57 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61928 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61928?
The worst month is September: 17.1% of truck crashes in Moultrie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61928?
Since 2015, Moultrie County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61928 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moultrie County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61928?
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.