ZIP 61944 (Paris, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61944: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edgar 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 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgar County compares with Illinois
Edgar County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgar County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Edgar County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Edgar County at a glance: 12.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 91 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edgar County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61944 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (2), SR-133 (2), CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd (1) and US-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61944 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgar County.
- 27.3% 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 Edgar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgar County) |
|---|---|
| Il-16 | 5 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Il-133 | 5 |
| Il-1 | 5 |
| Il Rt 1 | 4 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| Main | 3 |
| E Jasper St | 3 |
ZIP 61944 at a glance
| Population | 11,261 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,383 |
| Median home value | $97,675 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgar 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +64% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | +40% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61944
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61944?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Edgar County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61944?
The worst month is April: 11.0% of truck crashes in Edgar County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61944?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Edgar County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61944 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edgar County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61944?
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.