Emington, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Emington and Livingston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Livingston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 525 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Illinois
Livingston County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Livingston County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Livingston County at a glance: 20.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 525 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 247 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Emington had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Livingston County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Emington with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (2), SR-116 (2) and 3600E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Emington fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 4 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-116 | 2 |
| 3600E | 1 |
| Il-116 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 218 |
| Barack Obama Presidential | 12 |
| Il-47 | 11 |
| SR-47 | 10 |
| Il Rt 47 | 8 |
| Il-116 | 8 |
| Old Il-66 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
Emington at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,193 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60934) | $81,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60934) | $171,888 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +31% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 43 | +13% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Emington
How many truck crashes happen in Emington?
Since 2015, 525 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (247 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Emington?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Emington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Emington?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Emington?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Emington compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Livingston County records 127.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Emington?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.