Blue Mound Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue Mound Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blue Mound Village 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 runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Christian County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Blue Mound Village had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Christian County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-51 leads within 10 miles of Blue Mound with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-30/ELWIN Rd (1), Ts-2300N Rd (1) and W Elwin Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Blue Mound Village fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-51, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| CR-30/ELWIN Rd | 1 |
| Ts-2300N Rd | 1 |
| W Elwin Rd | 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 |
Blue Mound Village at a glance
| Population | 1,090 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,863 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62513) | $83,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62513) | $141,146 |
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 Blue Mound Village
How common are truck crashes in Blue Mound Village?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Christian County (111 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Blue Mound Village?
NHTSA data shows US-51 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blue Mound since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blue Mound Village?
The worst month is October: 14.2% of truck crashes in Christian County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blue Mound Village?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Christian County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blue Mound Village compare with Illinois?
Christian County records 45.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blue Mound Village?
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.