Moccasin, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moccasin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moccasin 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.
Effingham County at a glance: 1 in 385 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.4% in 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.
Moccasin had 2 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
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in 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 (9). After it: I-57 (4), US-40 (3) and CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Moccasin fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Effingham County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-70 | 9 |
| I-57 | 4 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd | 1 |
| W Fayette Ave | 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 |
Moccasin at a glance
| Population | 491 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62411) | $66,111 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62411) | $143,136 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moccasin
How many truck accidents are there in Moccasin?
1,203 truck crashes have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 618 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Moccasin?
I-70 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moccasin since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moccasin?
Truck crashes in Effingham County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moccasin?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Moccasin compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 302.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Effingham County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moccasin?
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.