Latham, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Latham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Latham and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Illinois
Logan County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Logan County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Logan County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 255 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Latham since 2015, this page uses Logan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-121 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-72 (2), CR-121 (1) and CR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Latham fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-121, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 17.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 6 |
| I-72 | 2 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| Glasglow Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 219 |
| Il-121 | 17 |
| I-155 | 12 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Woodlawn Rd | 10 |
| I-055 | 6 |
| Il-54 | 6 |
| I-55 (Nb) | 5 |
Latham at a glance
| Population | 323 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,183 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62543) | $73,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62543) | $89,271 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +83% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +55% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 40 | +15% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Latham
How common are truck crashes in Latham?
Logan County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 255 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Latham?
SR-121 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Latham since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Latham?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Latham?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Logan County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Latham compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Logan County records 145.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Latham?
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.