South Flannigan, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Flannigan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Flannigan 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 |
Hamilton County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hamilton County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 30 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 143 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in South Flannigan since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Flannigan since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hamilton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for South Flannigan fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 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-34 | 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 |
South Flannigan at a glance
| Population | 138 |
| Land area | 18.3 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62890) | $54,271 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62890) | $117,098 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 South Flannigan
How many truck accidents are there in South Flannigan?
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 South Flannigan?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in August, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Flannigan?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does South Flannigan compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 32.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Flannigan?
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.