ZIP 61941 (Murdock, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61941: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
1 of 265 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Illinois
Douglas County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Douglas County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Douglas County: 19.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 265 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61941 happened on US-36 (2) and SR-49 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61941 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 113 |
| US-36 | 10 |
| Il-133 | 5 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| United States Highway 36 | 4 |
| Us Route 36 | 4 |
| I-057 | 3 |
| Il-130 | 2 |
ZIP 61941 at a glance
| Population | 168 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +42% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | +52% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +46% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61941
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61941?
Douglas County has had 265 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61941?
December has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61941?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Douglas County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61941 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 115.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61941?
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.