Atkinson, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atkinson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Atkinson and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 592 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Illinois
Henry County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Henry County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Henry County at a glance: 15.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 225 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 31 truck crashes reported in Atkinson since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Atkinson happened on I-80 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Atkinson fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- With 15.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 246 |
| I-74 | 130 |
| I-080 | 11 |
| US-6 | 7 |
| Il-78 | 7 |
| Cleveland Rd | 4 |
| Il-17 | 4 |
| N College Ave | 4 |
Atkinson at a glance
| Population | 930 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 488 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61235) | $61,932 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61235) | $132,526 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +52% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 47 | +33% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 49 | +5% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Atkinson
How common are truck crashes in Atkinson?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (225 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Atkinson?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Atkinson?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Atkinson compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 106.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Atkinson?
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.