Paradise, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paradise: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paradise 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Coles County: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 372 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coles County since 2015: 210 people were injured and 39 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 41 truck crashes reported in Paradise since 2015, this page uses Coles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
14.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-38/1200 N (1), CR-500 E (1) and CR-7 Old State Rd (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 Paradise fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- With 14.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| CR-38/1200 N | 1 |
| CR-500 E | 1 |
| CR-7 Old State Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
Paradise at a glance
| Population | 963 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 41 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paradise
How many truck crashes happen in Paradise?
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coles County (210 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Paradise?
I-57 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Paradise since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paradise?
January has the most truck crashes in Coles County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paradise?
Since 2015, Coles County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Paradise compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coles County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paradise?
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.