Lawrence County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence County: 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
3 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Illinois
Lawrence County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Lawrence County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 32 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Lawrence County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 18 |
| Il-1 | 7 |
| Bridgeport Rd | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| Us Route 50 | 2 |
| 15Th | 1 |
| 15Th St | 1 |
| Bee Branch Ln | 1 |
Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 14,801 |
| Land area | 372.2 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,411 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +23% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | +47% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lawrence County
ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence County
How many truck accidents are there in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lawrence County?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lawrence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lawrence County compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 41.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lawrence County?
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.