Henderson, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henderson and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Illinois
Knox County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× 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 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Knox County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Knox County at a glance: 19.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 148 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 39 truck crashes reported in Henderson since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
19.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Henderson with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-41 (1), US-150 (1) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Henderson fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 144 |
| US-34 | 20 |
| Henderson St | 4 |
| Illinois Route 97 | 4 |
| Knox Highway 10 | 4 |
| Knox Highway 12 | 4 |
| N Henderson St | 4 |
| S Linwood Rd | 3 |
Henderson at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 970 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61439) | $59,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61439) | $117,933 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 16 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | +13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henderson
How common are truck crashes in Henderson?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 148 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Henderson?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henderson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Henderson?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Henderson?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Henderson compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 61.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Henderson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.