Newman, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newman and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
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.
The headline for Douglas County: 19.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
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.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Newman since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
19.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newman since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-300N (1), SR-49 (1) and US-36 (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 Newman fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-300N | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 |
Newman at a glance
| Population | 773 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,261 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61942) | $76,884 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61942) | $110,566 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newman
How many truck crashes happen in Newman?
Douglas County has had 265 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newman?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newman?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newman compared with Illinois?
Douglas County records 115.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newman?
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.