Dodds, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dodds: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dodds 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Jefferson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 244 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 796 truck crashes since 2015, with 367 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 107 truck crashes were reported in Dodds since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-64 (6) and SR-142 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Dodds fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 8 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-142 | 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 |
Dodds at a glance
| Population | 2,677 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62872) | $62,344 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62872) | $104,143 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dodds
How many truck crashes happen in Dodds?
796 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 367 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dodds?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dodds since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodds?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dodds?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dodds compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 182.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dodds?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.