Thomson, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thomson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thomson and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Illinois
Carroll County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 9.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Carroll County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Carroll County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
Thomson had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Carroll County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thomson since 2015 were spread across roads: Argo Fay Rte (1), CR-84 Waller Rd (1) and SR-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Thomson fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- 17.3% 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Argo Fay Rte | 1 |
| CR-84 Waller Rd | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 4 |
| Il Route 78 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Scenic Ridge Rd | 2 |
| Shannon Rte | 2 |
| State Rte 78 | 2 |
| 3Rd St | 1 |
| 5Th St | 1 |
Thomson at a glance
| Population | 1,595 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 719 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61285) | $68,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61285) | $169,282 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -47% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thomson
How many truck accidents are there in Thomson?
Carroll County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thomson?
The worst month is March: 16.4% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Thomson?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Thomson compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 30.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thomson?
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.