Bishop, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bishop: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bishop and Effingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Effingham County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Effingham County: 1 in 385 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Effingham County since 2015: 618 people were injured and 54 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Bishop had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Effingham County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bishop is I-57, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (3), US-40 (2) and 2300 Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Bishop fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Effingham County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 2300 Street | 1 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| 2300th St | 1 |
| Fayette Ave | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 |
Bishop at a glance
| Population | 1,681 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62424) | $84,635 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62424) | $225,235 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 116. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bishop
How many truck accidents are there in Bishop?
Effingham County has had 1,203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 618 people and killing 54.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bishop?
I-57 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bishop since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bishop?
February has the most truck crashes in Effingham County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bishop?
Since 2015, Effingham County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bishop compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Effingham County has 302.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bishop?
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.