East Dubuque, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Dubuque: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Dubuque and Jo Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jo Daviess County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jo Daviess County compares with Illinois
Jo Daviess County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jo Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jo Daviess County at a glance: 1 in 39 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jo Daviess County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in East Dubuque since 2015, this page uses Jo Daviess County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of East Dubuque happened on US-20 (3), US-61 (3), Asbury Rd (1) and Mu-Roosevelt St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for East Dubuque fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jo Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| Asbury Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Roosevelt St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jo Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 34 |
| W Us-20 | 15 |
| Il-84 | 8 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 6 |
| E Us-20 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Us Rte 20 | 4 |
| State Rte 78 | 3 |
East Dubuque at a glance
| Population | 1,457 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 507 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61025) | $70,739 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61025) | $197,404 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jo Daviess 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +63% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +21% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | -20% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Dubuque
How many truck crashes happen in East Dubuque?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jo Daviess County (100 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Dubuque?
December has the most truck crashes in Jo Daviess County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in East Dubuque?
Since 2015, Jo Daviess County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in East Dubuque compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Jo Daviess County has 65.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Dubuque?
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.