Crook, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crook and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Illinois
Hamilton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 5.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 7.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Hamilton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hamilton County at a glance: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 143 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Crook since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Crook since 2015: Sr- 14 (1) and US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Crook fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 14 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| Il Rt 14 | 2 |
| Il-14 | 2 |
| County Road 1040N | 1 |
| County Road 1400 | 1 |
| Cr 275 | 1 |
| Cr 600 East | 1 |
| Cr-11 | 1 |
| E Market St | 1 |
Crook at a glance
| Population | 284 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62859) | $54,011 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62859) | $108,054 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +71% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -27% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crook
How many truck crashes happen in Crook?
30 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 14 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crook?
August has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crook?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Crook compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Crook?
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.