Lafayette Township, Coles County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette Township, Coles County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lafayette Township, Coles County and Coles County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coles County numbers.
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.
Coles County at a glance: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coles County. They injured 210 people and killed 39.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 73 truck crashes reported in Lafayette Township, Coles County since 2015, this page uses Coles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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 within 10 miles of Lafayette with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2), CR-1000N (1) and CR-500 E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lafayette Township, 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 14.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| CR-1000N | 1 |
| CR-500 E | 1 |
| CR-7 Old State Rd | 1 |
| SR-130 | 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 |
Lafayette Township, Coles County at a glance
| Population | 4,651 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61938) | $57,503 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61938) | $111,416 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lafayette Township, Coles County
How many truck crashes happen in Lafayette Township, Coles County?
Coles County has had 372 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 210 people and killing 39.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lafayette Township, Coles County?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lafayette since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lafayette Township, Coles County?
Truck crashes in Coles County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lafayette Township, Coles County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Coles County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lafayette Township, Coles County compared with Illinois?
Coles County records 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lafayette Township, Coles County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.