Dieterich, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dieterich: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dieterich and Jasper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jasper County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Illinois
Jasper County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Jasper County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Jasper County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 36 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
Dieterich had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jasper County numbers.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by 2300 Street (1), 2300th (1) and 2300th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Dieterich fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| 2300 Street | 1 |
| 2300th | 1 |
| 2300th St | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| Us- 45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| Il-130 | 22 |
| Il-33 | 11 |
| SR-130 | 3 |
| Il-130 S/B | 3 |
| Il-33 E/B | 2 |
| W Jourdan St | 2 |
| 1750Th Ave | 1 |
| 21Ooe | 1 |
Dieterich at a glance
| Population | 879 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 643 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62479) | $57,292 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62479) | $148,850 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 7 | +92% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +26% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dieterich
How many truck crashes happen in Dieterich?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 36 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dieterich?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dieterich since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dieterich?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in April, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dieterich?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dieterich compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 81.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dieterich?
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.