Harp, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harp: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harp 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
De Witt County at a glance: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
De Witt County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Harp had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use De Witt County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 18.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harp since 2015: US-51 (2) and Friends Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Harp fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.3% 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 De Witt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| Friends Creek Rd | 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 |
Harp at a glance
| Population | 295 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61735) | $93,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61735) | $162,381 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Harp
How many truck accidents are there in Harp?
De Witt County has had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harp?
February has the most truck crashes in De Witt County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harp?
Since 2015, De Witt County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harp compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, De Witt County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harp?
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.