Paw Paw Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paw Paw Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paw Paw Village 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.
The headline for 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Paw Paw Village since 2015; patterns below come from Lee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 12.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Paw Paw happened on US-30 (2), I-39 (1) and US-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Paw Paw Village fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- 12.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| US-34 | 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 |
Paw Paw Village at a glance
| Population | 806 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,346 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61353) | $66,719 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61353) | $164,125 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paw Paw Village
How many truck crashes happen in Paw Paw Village?
Lee County has had 401 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Paw Paw Village?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in February, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Paw Paw Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Paw Paw Village compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Paw Paw Village?
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.