Dowell, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dowell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dowell and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Illinois
Jackson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Jackson County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jackson County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 184 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dowell since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% 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 Dowell happened on SR-149 (1), SR-152 (1), SR-154 (1) and SR-4 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Dowell fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 10 |
| Main | 9 |
| Il-4 | 9 |
| Il-3 | 9 |
| Walnut St | 9 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 5 |
Dowell at a glance
| Population | 367 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 941 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62927) | $54,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62927) | $57,893 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +83% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | -19% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dowell
How many truck accidents are there in Dowell?
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (92 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dowell?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dowell?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dowell compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dowell?
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.