Allison, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allison and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Allison since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
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.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Allison with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-61S (1), US-150 (1) and 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 Allison fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-61S | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
| Willow St | 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 |
Allison at a glance
| Population | 252 |
| Land area | 44.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62439) | $53,622 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62439) | $100,361 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allison
How common are truck crashes in Allison?
Lawrence County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Allison?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Allison since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allison?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Allison?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does Allison compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 41.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Allison?
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.