Denison, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Denison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Denison 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. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Denison since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Denison with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (1), Us- 41 (1) and Willow St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Denison fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| 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 |
Denison at a glance
| Population | 1,255 |
| Land area | 57.9 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62460) | $66,620 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62460) | $110,227 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Denison
How common are truck crashes in Denison?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (32 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Denison?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Denison: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Denison?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Denison?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Denison compare with Illinois?
Lawrence County records 41.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Denison?
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.