Ridgway, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgway 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Gallatin County at a glance: May worst month: 22.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Gallatin County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Ridgway since 2015, this page uses Gallatin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 22.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Ridgway.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Ridgway fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 40.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Ridgway at a glance
| Population | 805 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 915 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62979) | $50,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62979) | $90,117 |
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 Ridgway
How common are truck crashes in Ridgway?
40 truck crashes have been reported in Gallatin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ridgway?
Truck crashes in Gallatin County peak in May, with 22.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ridgway?
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 Ridgway 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 Ridgway?
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.