ZIP 61937 (Lovington, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61937: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Moultrie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Moultrie County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Moultrie County has recorded 70 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E (1), SR-105 (1) and SR-121 (1).
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 61937 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moultrie County.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 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 61937 at a glance
| Population | 1,782 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,295 |
| Median home value | $99,888 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61937
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61937?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moultrie County (33 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61937?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61937: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61937?
Truck crashes in Moultrie County peak in September, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61937?
Since 2015, Moultrie County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61937 compared with Illinois?
Moultrie County records 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61937?
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.