Neoga, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Neoga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Neoga 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 |
Cumberland County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cumberland County at a glance: 19.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 84 truck crashes were reported in Neoga since 2015; patterns below come from Cumberland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-38/1200 N (1), SR-121 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Neoga fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 19.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 6 |
| CR-38/1200 N | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 |
Neoga at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 984 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62447) | $87,292 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62447) | $156,187 |
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 Neoga
How many truck accidents are there in Neoga?
442 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 244 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Neoga?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Neoga: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Neoga?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Neoga?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Neoga compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Cumberland County records 369.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Neoga?
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.