West Salem, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Salem: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Salem and Edwards County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Edwards County numbers.
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 |
Edwards County has lower values than Illinois for 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).
What stands out in Edwards County: 9.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 43 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edwards County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 96 days.
West Salem had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Edwards County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Salem since 2015: CR-3 (Cr-1850) (1) and SR-130 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Edwards County since 2015.
Route planning tips for West Salem fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 45.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3 (Cr-1850) | 1 |
| SR-130 | 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 |
West Salem at a glance
| Population | 745 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 478 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62476) | $65,543 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62476) | $98,119 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Salem
How many truck accidents are there in West Salem?
Edwards County has had 43 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Salem?
March has the most truck crashes in Edwards County, 16.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Salem?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does West Salem compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Edwards County records 63.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Salem?
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.