Bartelso, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bartelso: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bartelso and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Illinois
Clinton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Clinton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Clinton County at a glance: 1 in 204 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 213 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bartelso since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Bartelso with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-50 (2), I- 64 (1) and SR-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Bartelso fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| I- 64 | 1 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 46 |
| US-50 | 24 |
| SR-161 | 7 |
| Il-127 | 5 |
| Old Us Highway 50 | 5 |
| Germantown Rd | 4 |
| SR-127 | 4 |
| St Rose Rd | 4 |
Bartelso at a glance
| Population | 639 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 973 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62218) | $91,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62218) | $217,373 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | +102% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | -7% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bartelso
How common are truck crashes in Bartelso?
Clinton County has had 213 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bartelso?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bartelso since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartelso?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bartelso?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clinton County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bartelso compare with Illinois?
Clinton County records 50.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bartelso?
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.