Lost Nation, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lost Nation: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lost Nation and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Illinois
Lee County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Lee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lee County: 1 in 370 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 401 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 186 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Lost Nation had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lee County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lost Nation is SR-2, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-6 Pines Rd (1), CR-6/PINES Rd (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lost Nation fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-6 Pines Rd | 1 |
| CR-6/PINES Rd | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 90 |
| I-39 | 61 |
| US-30 | 18 |
| S Galena Avenue | 7 |
| Il-38 | 6 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Franklin Grove Rd | 4 |
| Il-2 | 4 |
Lost Nation at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lost Nation
How many truck accidents are there in Lost Nation?
Since 2015, 401 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (186 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lost Nation?
SR-2 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lost Nation since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lost Nation?
February has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lost Nation?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Lost Nation compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Lee County records 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lost Nation?
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.