Effingham County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Effingham 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
3 of 1,203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Effingham County compares with Illinois
Effingham County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Effingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 302.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Effingham County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Effingham County at a glance: 1 in 385 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Effingham County. They injured 618 people and killed 54.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
14.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-57 (7), US-40 (2) and 2300 Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Effingham County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-57 | 7 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 2300 Street | 1 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| 2300th St | 1 |
| CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd | 1 |
| Fayette Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 494 |
| I-57 | 312 |
| N 3Rd St | 13 |
| W Fayette Ave | 12 |
| N Keller Dr | 9 |
| E Fayette Ave | 8 |
| S Banker St | 8 |
| W Evergreen Ave | 7 |
Effingham County at a glance
| Population | 34,602 |
| Land area | 478.8 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,810 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Effingham 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 52 | +51% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 86 | +64% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 116 | +35% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Effingham County
ZIP codes in Effingham County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Effingham County
How many truck crashes happen in Effingham County?
Effingham County has had 1,203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 618 people and killing 54.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Effingham County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Effingham County: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Effingham County?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Effingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Effingham County?
Since 2015, Effingham County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Effingham County compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 302.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Effingham County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Effingham 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.