Button, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Button: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Button and Ford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ford County compares with Illinois
Ford County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ford County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Ford County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ford County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ford County since 2015: 87 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Button since 2015, this page uses Ford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
13.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of Button with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-300 (E 300N Rd) (1), CR-49 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Button fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ford County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 3 |
| CR-300 (E 300N Rd) | 1 |
| CR-49 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ford County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 26 |
| Il-47 | 11 |
| Il-9 | 7 |
| N Il-54 | 5 |
| Il-54 | 4 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| S Market St | 3 |
| N 400E Rd | 3 |
Button at a glance
| Population | 240 |
| Land area | 34.0 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60960) | $56,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60960) | $96,591 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ford 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 | 4 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +80% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +46% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +22% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Button
How many truck accidents are there in Button?
Ford County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 87 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Button?
I-57 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Button since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Button?
The worst month is July: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Button?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ford County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Button compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ford County has 89.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Button?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.