Vienna, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vienna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vienna and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Illinois
Johnson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 37.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Johnson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 222 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 228 truck crashes since 2015, with 130 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Vienna since 2015, this page uses Johnson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vienna since 2015 were spread across roads: I-24 (1) and Old Route 146 Loop (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Vienna fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1 |
| Old Route 146 Loop | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 123 |
| I-57 | 33 |
| Il-146 | 14 |
| Il-37 | 13 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| Dongola-Cypress Road | 2 |
| I-024 | 2 |
| Mp I024 23 | 2 |
Vienna at a glance
| Population | 1,350 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 476 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62995) | $49,744 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62995) | $144,847 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +32% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vienna
How many truck crashes happen in Vienna?
Johnson County has had 228 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vienna?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vienna?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Vienna compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 152.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vienna?
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.