Piper City, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Piper City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Piper City 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ford County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
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.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Piper City since 2015; patterns below come from Ford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Piper City is I-57, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 2900E Rd (1), SR-116 (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Piper City 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.
- 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| 2900E Rd | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| Us- 24 | 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 |
Piper City at a glance
| Population | 737 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,328 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60959) | $54,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60959) | $94,592 |
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 Piper City
How many truck crashes happen in Piper City?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ford County (87 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Piper City?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Piper City since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Piper City?
July has the most truck crashes in Ford County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Piper City?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ford County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Piper City compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ford County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Piper City?
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.