Edwards County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edwards 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
0 of 43 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edwards County compares with Illinois
Edwards County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edwards County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edwards County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 45.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.9× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Edwards County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Edwards County: 9.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Edwards County has recorded 43 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 16.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 16.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Edwards County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-130 (2) and CR-3 (Cr-1850) (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edwards County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Edwards County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edwards County.
- Morning starts matter: 45.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 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 Edwards County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Edwards County) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 2 |
| CR-3 (Cr-1850) | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edwards County) |
|---|---|
| Il-130 | 14 |
| Il Rt 130 | 2 |
| Il-1 | 2 |
| Il-15 | 2 |
| N 4Th St | 2 |
| N Il-130 | 2 |
| 4Th St | 1 |
| Court | 1 |
Edwards County at a glance
| Population | 5,984 |
| Land area | 222.4 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,679 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Edwards 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +75% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 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, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Edwards County
ZIP codes in Edwards County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Edwards County
How common are truck crashes in Edwards County?
43 truck crashes have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Edwards County?
The worst month is March: 16.3% of truck crashes in Edwards County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Edwards County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Edwards County compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Edwards County has 63.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Edwards County?
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.