Dolson, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dolson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dolson and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 447 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Illinois
Clark County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 246.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Clark County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clark County: 18.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 447 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 213 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Dolson since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-8 Clarksville Rd (1), I- 70 (1) and Mitchell Cir (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Dolson fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| CR-8 Clarksville Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| Mitchell Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 244 |
| Il-1 | 18 |
| US-40 | 11 |
| I-070 | 9 |
| Il-49 | 9 |
| E 950Th Rd | 4 |
| W Trefz Dr | 4 |
| E Clarksville Rd | 3 |
Dolson at a glance
| Population | 351 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62441) | $80,738 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62441) | $153,342 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +82% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 30 | +69% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | +36% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dolson
How many truck crashes happen in Dolson?
Since 2015, 447 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (213 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dolson?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dolson: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dolson?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dolson?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Dolson compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 246.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dolson?
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.