Asbury, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Asbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Asbury and Gallatin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gallatin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallatin County compares with Illinois
Gallatin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallatin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallatin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Gallatin County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Gallatin County: May 22.5% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 40 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gallatin County. They injured 23 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 115 days.
Asbury had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gallatin County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 22.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Asbury happened on SR-141 (1) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Asbury fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 40.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Gallatin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-141 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallatin County) |
|---|---|
| Il-1 | 8 |
| Il-13 | 7 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| Il-141 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Shawneetown New Haven Rd | 2 |
| Emiline Rd | 1 |
| Farmer Rd. | 1 |
Asbury at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62871) | $107,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62871) | $74,015 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallatin 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +131% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -45% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | +6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Asbury
How many truck accidents are there in Asbury?
40 truck crashes have been reported in Gallatin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 23 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Asbury?
Truck crashes in Gallatin County peak in May, with 22.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Asbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Gallatin County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Asbury compared with Illinois?
Gallatin County records 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Asbury?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.