Miller, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miller: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Miller and LaSalle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaSalle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 1,266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaSalle County compares with Illinois
LaSalle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaSalle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
LaSalle County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
LaSalle County at a glance: 16.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
LaSalle County has recorded 1,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 578 people injured and 56 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 68 truck crashes reported in Miller since 2015, this page uses LaSalle County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Miller is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-71 (3), 3450th Rd (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Miller fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 LaSalle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| 3450th Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaSalle County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 424 |
| I-39 | 227 |
| Columbus St | 11 |
| SR-251 | 11 |
| I-080 | 9 |
| E 8Th Rd | 9 |
| Il Rt 71 | 8 |
| US-34 | 8 |
Miller at a glance
| Population | 583 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61341) | $72,530 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61341) | $200,853 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaSalle 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +120% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 100 | +35% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 106 | +6% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Miller
How many truck crashes happen in Miller?
1,266 truck crashes have been reported in LaSalle County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 578 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Miller?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Miller since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Miller?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in LaSalle County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Miller?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in LaSalle County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Miller compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 101.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaSalle County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Miller?
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.