Tyrone, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tyrone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tyrone and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Illinois
Franklin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Franklin County: 37.0% after dark, against 24.1% across Illinois.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Tyrone since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of Tyrone with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-148 (1) and W Center Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Tyrone fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 3 |
| SR-148 | 1 |
| W Center Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 307 |
| Il-14 | 8 |
| Il-154 | 5 |
| I-057 | 4 |
| State Highway 37 | 3 |
| State Highway 14 | 3 |
| Logan St | 3 |
| Il-149 | 3 |
Tyrone at a glance
| Population | 4,592 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62865) | $67,798 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62865) | $130,787 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +88% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +80% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 48 | +53% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tyrone
How many truck accidents are there in Tyrone?
467 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 257 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tyrone?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tyrone since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tyrone?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tyrone?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Tyrone compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 109.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tyrone?
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.