Pana, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pana 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 sits below Illinois on 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Christian County. They injured 111 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Pana had 24 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%.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pana since 2015: CR-12 350N (2), SR-29 (1) and US-51 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Pana fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 350N | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 |
Pana at a glance
| Population | 5,034 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,305 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62557) | $51,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62557) | $92,431 |
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 Pana
How common are truck crashes in Pana?
Christian County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pana?
The worst month is October: 14.2% of truck crashes in Christian County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pana?
Since 2015, Christian County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pana compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 45.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Christian County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pana?
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.