Kerr, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kerr: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kerr and Champaign County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Champaign County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Illinois
Champaign County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign 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 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Champaign County sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Champaign County: 19.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Champaign County has recorded 1,462 truck crashes since 2015, with 615 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Kerr had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Champaign County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kerr is I-57, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-1700 E (1), SR-49 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kerr fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Champaign County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 2 |
| CR-1700 E | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 265 |
| I-74 | 246 |
| Il-47 | 17 |
| I-72 | 15 |
| Springfield Ave | 11 |
| US-136 | 10 |
| US-45 | 9 |
| N Mattis Ave | 9 |
Kerr at a glance
| Population | 153 |
| Land area | 22.1 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61862) | $114,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61862) | $118,275 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 40 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 73 | +81% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 123 | +69% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 126 | +2% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 126. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kerr
How many truck crashes happen in Kerr?
Champaign County has had 1,462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 615 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kerr?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kerr: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kerr?
The worst month is February: 13.2% of truck crashes in Champaign County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kerr?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Champaign County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Kerr compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Champaign County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kerr?
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.