Pierce, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pierce: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pierce and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Illinois
DeKalb County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
DeKalb County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for DeKalb County: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 269 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Pierce since 2015, this page uses DeKalb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pierce is SR-23, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-88 (3), CR-14 (Meredith Rd) (1) and CR-4 (Harter Rd) (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Pierce fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.1% 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| CR-14 (Meredith Rd) | 1 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| Lee Rd | 1 |
| Peace Rd | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Sr- 23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 56 |
| Peace Rd | 26 |
| State Rte 23 | 17 |
| E Lincoln Hwy | 15 |
| Perry Rd | 13 |
| S Peace Rd | 11 |
| State Rte 64 | 11 |
| Glidden Rd | 9 |
Pierce at a glance
| Population | 432 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60520) | $98,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60520) | $319,755 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 15 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +142% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +16% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pierce
How many truck accidents are there in Pierce?
481 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 269 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pierce?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pierce since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pierce?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pierce compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pierce?
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.