St. Francis, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Francis: 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 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francis compares with Illinois
St. Francis against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francis stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francis | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,882.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 33.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 56% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 25.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 39% below the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
St. Francis has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in St. Francis: 7.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
St. Francis has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 25.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of St. Francis is I-57, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (5), US-40 (2) and 2300 Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for St. Francis.
Route planning tips for St. Francis fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francis.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Francis
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 7 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 2300 Street | 1 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| 2300th St | 1 |
| Fayette Ave | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
| Us- 45 | 1 |
| W Fayette Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francis) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 207 |
| 2300Th St | 3 |
| Mp I070 100 | 2 |
| Cr 2300 | 1 |
| N Spring Creek Rd | 1 |
| S Maple St | 1 |
| Springcreek | 1 |
| Springcreek Rd | 1 |
St. Francis at a glance
| Population | 1,169 |
| Land area | 32.4 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62467) | $96,406 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62467) | $233,921 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francis 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 | 1 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 5 | +320% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +100% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | +175% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Francis
How common are truck crashes in St. Francis?
246 truck crashes have been reported in St. Francis since 2015, with 19 deaths and 134 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. Francis?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Francis: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Francis?
September has the most truck crashes in St. Francis, 17.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Francis?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francis since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Francis compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 1,882.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Francis, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Francis?
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.