Casner, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Casner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Casner and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 796 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Illinois
Jefferson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, 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 winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 244 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 796 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 367 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Casner had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-64 (4), Sr- 37 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Casner fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 5 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| Sr- 37 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 354 |
| I-64 | 151 |
| I-057 | 20 |
| Broadway | 19 |
| I-064 | 7 |
| Veterans Memorial Dr | 6 |
| E Lynchberg Rd | 6 |
| Broadway St | 6 |
Casner at a glance
| Population | 1,145 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62898) | $74,297 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62898) | $165,939 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +114% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 51 | +67% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 72 | +42% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Casner
How many truck crashes happen in Casner?
Jefferson County has had 796 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 367 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Casner?
I-57 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Casner since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Casner?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Casner?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Casner compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 182.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Casner?
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.