Hunt City, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hunt City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hunt City 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Jasper County is lower on 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.
Jasper County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hunt City since 2015; patterns below come from Jasper County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hunt City happened on SR-33 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hunt City fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 2 |
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 |
Hunt City at a glance
| Population | 251 |
| Land area | 32.0 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62480) | $64,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62480) | $87,852 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Hunt City
How many truck crashes happen in Hunt City?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (36 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hunt City?
The worst month is April: 13.8% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hunt City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hunt City compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 81.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hunt City?
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.