Assumption, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Assumption: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Assumption and Christian County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Christian County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Christian County compares with Illinois
Christian County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Christian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Christian County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Christian County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Christian County at a glance: 10.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Christian County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Assumption since 2015, this page uses Christian County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Assumption happened on US-51 (2), 2500 East Rd (1) and SR-29 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Assumption fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| 2500 East Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Christian County) |
|---|---|
| Il-48 | 14 |
| US-51 | 11 |
| Il-29 | 10 |
| SR-29 | 7 |
| East Road | 6 |
| Il-48 (Nb) | 4 |
| North Rd | 4 |
| North Road | 4 |
Assumption at a glance
| Population | 1,123 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62510) | $56,949 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62510) | $103,916 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Christian 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 | 11 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +28% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Assumption
How many truck crashes happen in Assumption?
176 truck crashes have been reported in Christian County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 111 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Assumption?
Truck crashes in Christian County peak in October, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Assumption?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Christian County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Assumption compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Christian County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Assumption?
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.