Patton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Patton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Patton 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Ford County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ford County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Ford County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 87 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Patton since 2015, this page uses Ford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across 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
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-9 (2), CR-1700 E (1) and County Rd 3200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Patton fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-1700 E | 1 |
| County Rd 3200 | 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 |
Patton at a glance
| Population | 5,197 |
| Land area | 61.3 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60957) | $69,014 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60957) | $131,836 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Patton
How many truck accidents are there in Patton?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Ford County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 87 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Patton?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Patton: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Patton?
Truck crashes in Ford County peak in July, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Patton?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ford County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Patton compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ford County has 89.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Patton?
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.