Pike, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pike: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pike 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 runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Livingston County: 20.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 525 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 26 truck crashes were reported in Pike since 2015; patterns below come from Livingston County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-24 (2), 1800E Rd (1) and CR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Livingston County.
Route planning tips for Pike fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| 1800E Rd | 1 |
| CR-32 | 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 |
Pike at a glance
| Population | 215 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61726) | $77,800 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61726) | $134,921 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Pike
How many truck accidents are there in Pike?
Since 2015, 525 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (247 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pike?
I-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pike since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pike?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pike compared 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 Pike?
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.