Hidalgo, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hidalgo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hidalgo 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jasper County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Hidalgo since 2015, this page uses Jasper County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Road surface: 3.7% 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 Hidalgo since 2015: I-70 (3) and SR-130 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Hidalgo fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 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 |
Hidalgo at a glance
| Population | 108 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 314 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62432) | $79,432 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62432) | $288,546 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hidalgo
How common are truck crashes in Hidalgo?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (36 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hidalgo?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in April, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hidalgo?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Hidalgo compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Jasper County records 81.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hidalgo?
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.