Mattoon, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mattoon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mattoon 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 has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Coles County at a glance: 10.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 372 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coles County since 2015: 210 people were injured and 39 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 94 truck crashes were reported in Mattoon since 2015; patterns below come from Coles County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mattoon is I-57, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2), CR-1000N (1) and CR-500 E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Mattoon fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coles County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| 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 |
Mattoon at a glance
| Population | 16,602 |
| Land area | 10.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,610 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mattoon
How common are truck crashes in Mattoon?
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coles County (210 injured, 39 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mattoon?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mattoon since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mattoon?
January has the most truck crashes in Coles County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mattoon?
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 Mattoon compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coles County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mattoon?
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.