ZIP 62551 (Niantic, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62551: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
16 of 685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Illinois
Macon County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Macon County sits below Illinois on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Macon County at a glance: 1 in 42 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Macon County has recorded 685 truck crashes since 2015, with 347 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
9.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 62551 is SR-121, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-72 (2), CR-121 (1) and Glasglow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62551 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-121, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 4 |
| I-72 | 2 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
| Glasglow Rd | 1 |
| Harrison Ave | 1 |
| W Elwin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 50 |
| N Brush College Rd | 45 |
| N 22Nd St | 39 |
| E Eldorado St | 17 |
| N Main St | 16 |
| N Il Route 48 | 14 |
| Il-48 | 14 |
| E Us Route 36 | 13 |
ZIP 62551 at a glance
| Population | 820 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,583 |
| Median home value | $136,950 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +71% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 55 | +31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 58 | +4% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62551
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62551?
685 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 347 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 62551?
SR-121 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62551 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62551?
October has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62551?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62551 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 62551?
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.