Douglas County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Douglas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 265 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Illinois
Douglas County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Douglas County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Douglas County at a glance: 19.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 265 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-57 (1), SR-133 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Douglas County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.5% 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 113 |
| US-36 | 10 |
| Il-133 | 5 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| United States Highway 36 | 4 |
| Us Route 36 | 4 |
| I-057 | 3 |
| Il-130 | 2 |
Douglas County at a glance
| Population | 19,824 |
| Land area | 416.6 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,947 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +42% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | +52% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +46% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Douglas County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Douglas County
How many truck crashes happen in Douglas County?
Douglas County has had 265 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Douglas County?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Douglas County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County?
The worst month is December: 15.5% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Douglas County?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Douglas County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 115.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Douglas County?
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.