Symmes, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Symmes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Symmes and Edgar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Edgar County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgar County compares with Illinois
Edgar County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgar County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Edgar County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Edgar County: 12.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Edgar County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Symmes since 2015; patterns below come from Edgar County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Symmes is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1 (2), CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd (1) and Mitchell Cir (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Symmes fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Edgar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 1 |
| Mitchell Cir | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgar County) |
|---|---|
| Il-16 | 5 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Il-133 | 5 |
| Il-1 | 5 |
| Il Rt 1 | 4 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| Main | 3 |
| E Jasper St | 3 |
Symmes at a glance
| Population | 942 |
| Land area | 42.3 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61944) | $56,383 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61944) | $97,675 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgar 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +64% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | +40% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Symmes
How common are truck crashes in Symmes?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Edgar County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 65 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Symmes?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Symmes: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Symmes?
Truck crashes in Edgar County peak in April, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Symmes?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edgar County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Symmes compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edgar County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Symmes?
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.