Lincoln, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Logan County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 255 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Lincoln had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
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, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-121 (2), 1550th St (1) and Sr- 121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lincoln fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 17.1% 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| 1550th St | 1 |
| Sr- 121 | 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 |
Lincoln at a glance
| Population | 13,047 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,089 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62656) | $62,017 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62656) | $142,332 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 255 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lincoln?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Lincoln compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 145.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lincoln?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.