Norris, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norris and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Illinois
Fulton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Fulton County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fulton County: 7.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Norris since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
13.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norris since 2015: SR-97 (2) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Norris fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 13.5% 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
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-97 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 16 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Il-97 | 3 |
| Il-78 | 3 |
| Il-116 | 3 |
| Il 9 | 3 |
| Cr-13 | 2 |
| I-078 | 2 |
Norris at a glance
| Population | 167 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 590 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61553) | $44,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61553) | $64,669 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 5 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +106% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -24% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norris
How many truck crashes happen in Norris?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (86 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Norris?
September has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Norris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Norris compared with Illinois?
Fulton County records 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Norris?
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.