Coles County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coles County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coles County compares with Illinois
Coles County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coles County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Coles County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Coles County: 10.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Coles County has recorded 372 truck crashes since 2015, with 210 people injured and 39 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads in Coles County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-130 (2), SR-16 (2) and 2100E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Coles County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 14.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Coles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coles County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| 2100E | 1 |
| CR-1000N | 1 |
| CR-500 E | 1 |
| CR-7 Old State Rd | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coles County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 129 |
| Il-16 | 11 |
| SR-16 | 9 |
| Il-130 | 8 |
| North | 7 |
| Lincoln Ave | 7 |
| I-057 | 7 |
| Lincoln | 5 |
Coles County at a glance
| Population | 46,423 |
| Land area | 508.3 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,596 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coles 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +53% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +31% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 37 | +45% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coles County
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Questions fleets ask about Coles County
How many truck crashes happen in Coles County?
372 truck crashes have been reported in Coles County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 210 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coles County?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Coles County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coles County?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Coles County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coles County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coles County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coles County compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Coles County has 67.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coles County?
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.