Paxton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paxton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paxton 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ford County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Ford County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 87 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Paxton 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.
Road surface: 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Paxton is I-57, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-9 (2), CR-1700 E (1) and County Rd 3200 (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 Paxton fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Ford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 4 |
| 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 |
Paxton at a glance
| Population | 4,402 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,450 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Paxton
How many truck accidents are there in Paxton?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Ford County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 87 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paxton?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paxton: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Paxton?
The worst month is July: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paxton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ford County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Paxton compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ford County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paxton?
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.