Cumberland County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cumberland 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
0 of 442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Illinois
Cumberland County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 369.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 6.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Cumberland County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 19.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 244 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Cumberland County is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-57 (2), SR-121 (1) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cumberland County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 19.6% 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
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-57 | 2 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 272 |
| I-57 | 60 |
| I-070 | 9 |
| Il-130 | 7 |
| Mp I070 117 | 5 |
| N 500 East Rd | 4 |
| Cr 500 | 2 |
| Il Rt 130 | 2 |
Cumberland County at a glance
| Population | 10,305 |
| Land area | 345.9 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,650 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +102% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 45 | +32% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Cumberland County
How common are truck crashes in Cumberland County?
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (244 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cumberland County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Cumberland County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cumberland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cumberland County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 369.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cumberland County?
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.