Spring Point, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Point 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 sits below Illinois on 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.
The headline for 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.
Only 54 truck crashes were reported in Spring Point 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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Spring Point is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-57 (4), 2300 Street (1) and 2300th (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cumberland County.
Route planning tips for Spring Point 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| I-57 | 4 |
| 2300 Street | 1 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Spring Point at a glance
| Population | 1,318 |
| Land area | 55.9 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62462) | $102,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62462) | $193,997 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spring Point
How many truck accidents are there in Spring Point?
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (244 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Spring Point?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spring Point since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spring Point?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spring Point?
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 Spring Point compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 369.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spring Point?
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.