Kincaid, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kincaid: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kincaid 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).
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Kincaid since 2015; patterns below come from Christian County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kincaid since 2015 were spread across roads: 1250E Rd (1) and SR-29 (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 Kincaid fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| 1250E 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 |
Kincaid at a glance
| Population | 1,314 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,608 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62540) | $70,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62540) | $89,368 |
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 Kincaid
How common are truck crashes in Kincaid?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Christian County (111 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kincaid?
October has the most truck crashes in Christian County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kincaid?
Since 2015, Christian County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kincaid 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 Kincaid?
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.