ZIP 61949 (Redmon, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61949: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Edgar County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61949 happened on SR-133 (2) and SR-49 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61949 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgar County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 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 Edgar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 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 61949 at a glance
| Population | 171 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,375 |
| Median home value | $73,605 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61949
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61949?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edgar County (65 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61949?
The worst month is April: 11.0% of truck crashes in Edgar County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61949?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Edgar County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 61949 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgar County has 48.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61949?
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.