Fayette, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fayette: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fayette 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 |
Livingston County sits below Illinois 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 525 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Fayette had 15 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fayette since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-6 (2200N) (1), US-24 (1) and Us- 24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Livingston County.
Route planning tips for Fayette fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- 20.8% 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
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-6 (2200N) | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| Us- 24 | 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 |
Fayette at a glance
| Population | 245 |
| Land area | 22.7 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 61775) | $104,676 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fayette
How many truck accidents are there in Fayette?
525 truck crashes have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 247 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fayette?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fayette?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fayette compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 127.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fayette?
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.