Greenup, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenup: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenup and Cumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cumberland County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Illinois, Cumberland County is lower on 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 244 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 97 truck crashes were reported in Greenup since 2015; patterns below come from Cumberland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
19.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Greenup with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cumberland County.
Route planning tips for Greenup fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| 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 |
Greenup at a glance
| Population | 1,347 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 770 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62428) | $53,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62428) | $99,045 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenup
How common are truck crashes in Greenup?
Cumberland County has had 442 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greenup?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenup since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenup?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenup?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Greenup compare with Illinois?
Cumberland County records 369.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenup?
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.