Waynesville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waynesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waynesville 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
De Witt County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in De Witt County. They injured 85 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Waynesville since 2015, this page uses De Witt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
21.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Waynesville with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-51 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Waynesville fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-55 | 5 |
| US-51 | 4 |
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 |
Waynesville at a glance
| Population | 376 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,179 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61778) | $59,868 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61778) | $114,864 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waynesville
How common are truck crashes in Waynesville?
142 truck crashes have been reported in De Witt County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Waynesville?
I-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waynesville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waynesville?
Truck crashes in De Witt County peak in February, with 18.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waynesville?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in De Witt County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Waynesville compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
De Witt County records 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waynesville?
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.