Jewett, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jewett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jewett 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cumberland County: 19.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 244 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jewett since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Jewett with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 2300th (1), 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 Jewett fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 7 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| 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 |
Jewett at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 193 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62436) | $63,229 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62436) | $101,332 |
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 Jewett
How many truck crashes happen in Jewett?
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (244 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jewett?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jewett since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jewett?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jewett?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jewett compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 369.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jewett?
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.