Christy, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Christy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Christy 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 sits below Illinois on 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.
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Christy since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
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 within 10 miles of Christy since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Christy 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
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-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 |
Christy at a glance
| Population | 3,069 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62466) | $78,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62466) | $97,609 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Christy
How common are truck crashes in Christy?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Christy?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Christy?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Christy compared with Illinois?
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 Christy?
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.