Newport, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newport compares with Illinois
Newport against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newport stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newport | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 309.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Newport has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Newport: 2.6× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newport: 2.2 in 2016–19, 5.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Newport has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 87 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newport since 2015: I-94 (6), US-41 (6), I-41 (3), CR-19 Russell Rd (2) and SR-120 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Newport.
Route planning tips for Newport fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Newport
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| I-41 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 1 |
| CR-27 | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newport) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 110 |
| Russell Rd | 11 |
| Wadsworth Rd | 5 |
| Mp I094 3 | 4 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| N Us Highway 41 | 3 |
| Mp I094 4 | 3 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
Newport at a glance
| Population | 6,806 |
| Land area | 31.9 sq mi |
| Density | 214 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60083) | $123,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60083) | $322,347 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newport 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 | 5 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | +287% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | -2% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +0% | 9.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newport
How common are truck crashes in Newport?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newport (87 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newport?
Truck crashes in Newport peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newport?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newport since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newport compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Newport has 309.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newport?
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.