Capron, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Capron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Capron and Boone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 418 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Illinois
Boone County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Boone County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Boone County: 1 in 196 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 418 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 278 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Capron since 2015; patterns below come from Boone County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
13.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Capron since 2015: CR-K (2), SR-23 (2), SR-76 (2), Kelly Rd (1) and SR-140 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Capron fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- With 13.2% 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
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-K | 2 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| Kelly Rd | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 120 |
| Genoa Rd | 14 |
| US-20 | 11 |
| Il-173 | 7 |
| Poplar Grove Rd | 7 |
| Caledonia Rd | 6 |
| Newburg Rd | 6 |
| Il-76 | 5 |
Capron at a glance
| Population | 1,402 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,816 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61012) | $98,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61012) | $199,759 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 12 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 25 | +114% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +55% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | -0% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Capron
How many truck crashes happen in Capron?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (278 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Capron?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Capron?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Capron compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 67.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Capron?
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.