Lynn Center, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynn Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lynn Center 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Henry County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Henry County: 15.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 592 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 225 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lynn Center since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lynn Center since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-81 (2), 63rd St (1) and I-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Lynn Center fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 2 |
| 63rd St | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
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 |
Lynn Center at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61262) | $86,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61262) | $254,384 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Lynn Center
How common are truck crashes in Lynn Center?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (225 injured, 21 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lynn Center?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lynn Center?
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 Lynn Center compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 106.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lynn Center?
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.