Hancock County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hancock County compares with Illinois
Hancock County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Hancock County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hancock County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 20.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes in Hancock County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hancock County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Hancock County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| SR-336 | 5 |
| Buchanan St | 4 |
| US-136 | 3 |
| Il-94 | 3 |
| Il-110 | 3 |
| E County Road 900 | 2 |
| E Hwy 336 | 2 |
| Il Route 336 | 2 |
Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 17,008 |
| Land area | 793.7 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,226 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +3% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Hancock County
ZIP codes in Hancock County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hancock County
How many truck crashes happen in Hancock County?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 30 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hancock County?
The worst month is September: 20.3% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hancock County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hancock County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hancock County?
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.