Elvaston, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elvaston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elvaston and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock County numbers.
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
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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hancock County: September worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Elvaston since 2015; patterns below come from Hancock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 28.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elvaston since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Elvaston fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 1 |
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 |
Elvaston at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62334) | $38,750 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elvaston
How many truck crashes happen in Elvaston?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (30 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elvaston?
The worst month is September: 20.3% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elvaston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hancock County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Elvaston compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elvaston?
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.