Wilson, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson 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.
The headline for De Witt County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in De Witt County. They injured 85 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Wilson 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%).
November through March accounts for 50.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-51 leads within 10 miles of Wilson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-74 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Wilson fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 De Witt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 4 |
| I-74 | 2 |
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 |
Wilson at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61777) | $90,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61777) | $152,303 |
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 Wilson
How common are truck crashes in Wilson?
De Witt County has had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilson?
Since 2015, US-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilson: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wilson?
The worst month is February: 18.3% of truck crashes in De Witt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilson?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in De Witt County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wilson compare with Illinois?
De Witt County records 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilson?
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.