Champaign, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Champaign: 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
15 of 508 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign compares with Illinois
Champaign against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Champaign sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Champaign: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Champaign has recorded 508 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-45 (2), CR-15 Sidney-Homer Rd (1) and Lincoln Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Champaign fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 14.2% 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 Champaign
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 6 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-15 Sidney-Homer Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 92 |
| I-74 | 58 |
| Springfield Ave | 11 |
| W Springfield Ave | 9 |
| Bloomington Rd | 8 |
| N Mattis Ave | 8 |
| Mattis Ave | 8 |
| Staley Rd | 6 |
Champaign at a glance
| Population | 91,961 |
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,994 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61821) | $70,715 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61821) | $181,490 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 13 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 27 | +116% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | +56% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | -2% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Champaign
How many truck accidents are there in Champaign?
508 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign since 2015, with 5 deaths and 217 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Champaign?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Champaign since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Champaign?
January has the most truck crashes in Champaign, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Champaign?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Champaign since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Champaign compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Champaign has 47.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Champaign?
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.