Wythe, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wythe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wythe 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 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.
Hancock County at a glance: September 20.3% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wythe since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.1%).
Road surface: 6.7% 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 Wythe since 2015: US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Wythe fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Wythe at a glance
| Population | 238 |
| Land area | 38.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 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 Wythe
How many truck accidents are there in Wythe?
Hancock County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wythe?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in September, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wythe?
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 Wythe compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wythe?
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.