Shipman, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shipman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shipman and Macoupin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Macoupin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macoupin County compares with Illinois
Macoupin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macoupin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Macoupin County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Macoupin County: 1 in 42 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.4%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 228 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macoupin County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Shipman since 2015; patterns below come from Macoupin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shipman since 2015: SR-267 (1) and Shipman Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Shipman fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 10.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Macoupin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-267 | 1 |
| Shipman Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macoupin County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 79 |
| Il-267 | 13 |
| Il-16 | 11 |
| Il-4 | 10 |
| Il-111 | 8 |
| Il-108 | 7 |
| US-66 | 3 |
| Shipman Rd | 3 |
Shipman at a glance
| Population | 499 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 378 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62685) | $64,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62685) | $151,196 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macoupin 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +56% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shipman
How many truck crashes happen in Shipman?
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macoupin County (99 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shipman?
February has the most truck crashes in Macoupin County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Shipman?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macoupin County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shipman compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Macoupin County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shipman?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.