ZIP 61957 (Windsor, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61957: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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
0 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Illinois
Shelby County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Shelby County at a glance: 8.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61957 happened on CR-38/1200 N (1) and CR-4 800N (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shelby County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61957 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.0% 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
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-38/1200 N | 1 |
| CR-4 800N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Il-16 | 12 |
| I-57 | 10 |
| Il-32 | 5 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Cr-6 | 2 |
ZIP 61957 at a glance
| Population | 1,707 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,583 |
| Median home value | $143,557 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +48% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +14% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61957
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61957?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (67 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61957?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61957?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61957 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 47.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61957?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.