Farmer City, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmer City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmer City and De Witt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use De Witt County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How De Witt County compares with Illinois
De Witt County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where De Witt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | De Witt County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 4.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for De Witt County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.9%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in De Witt County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Farmer City since 2015, this page uses De Witt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 18.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Farmer City is I-74, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-700/725 E (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Farmer City fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in De Witt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 6 |
| CR-700/725 E | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (De Witt County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 43 |
| US-51 | 22 |
| Il-54 | 10 |
| I-074 | 5 |
| Il-48 | 4 |
| Friends Creek Rd | 3 |
| E Il-54 | 2 |
| Il 10 | 2 |
Farmer City at a glance
| Population | 1,817 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 759 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61842) | $80,117 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61842) | $155,408 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in De Witt 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +31% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmer City
How many truck accidents are there in Farmer City?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in De Witt County (85 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Farmer City?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farmer City since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Farmer City?
February has the most truck crashes in De Witt County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Farmer City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in De Witt County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Farmer City compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in De Witt County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Farmer City?
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.