Alexander County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alexander County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alexander County compares with Illinois
Alexander County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alexander County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alexander County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Alexander County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Alexander County: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 100 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alexander County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Alexander County is I-57, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-127 (1), SR-146 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alexander County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Alexander County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alexander County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Alexander County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Alexander County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 2 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alexander County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 20 |
| Il-3 | 15 |
| I-057 | 4 |
| Il-127 | 4 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| Il-146 | 3 |
| Cr-4 | 2 |
| Il-37 | 2 |
Alexander County at a glance
| Population | 4,594 |
| Land area | 235.4 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,212 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Alexander 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +73% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Alexander County
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Questions fleets ask about Alexander County
How common are truck crashes in Alexander County?
Alexander County has had 100 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Alexander County?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Alexander County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alexander County?
Truck crashes in Alexander County peak in January, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alexander County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alexander County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Alexander County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Alexander County has 180.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alexander County?
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.