ZIP 61953 (Tuscola, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61953: 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 |
Douglas County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Douglas County at a glance: 19.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 265 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 125 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61953 is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-57 (2) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61953 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 19.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| I-57 | 2 |
| US-45 | 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 61953 at a glance
| Population | 6,518 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,214 |
| Median home value | $152,006 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 61953
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61953?
265 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 125 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61953?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61953: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61953?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61953?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61953 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 115.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61953?
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.