Collinsville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Collinsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Collinsville compares with Illinois
Collinsville against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collinsville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collinsville | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Collinsville has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Collinsville: 1 in 250 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 267 crashes involving commercial trucks in Collinsville since 2015: 126 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Collinsville with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-255 (4), I-64 (4) and SR-111 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Collinsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Collinsville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| I-255 | 4 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-111 | 4 |
| I-270 | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-157 | 2 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| Bethel Mine Rd | 1 |
| Lake Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collinsville) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 105 |
| I-255 | 34 |
| N Bluff Rd | 12 |
| Vandalia St | 5 |
| Collinsville Rd | 4 |
| Horseshoe Lake Rd | 4 |
| Belt Line Rd | 3 |
| Il-159 | 2 |
Collinsville at a glance
| Population | 23,766 |
| Land area | 15.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,543 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62234) | $69,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62234) | $168,384 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collinsville 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 | 7 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +93% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +43% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +40% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 25 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Collinsville
How many truck accidents are there in Collinsville?
Collinsville has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Collinsville?
I-55 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Collinsville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Collinsville?
The worst month is March: 12.7% of truck crashes in Collinsville happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Collinsville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Collinsville since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Collinsville compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Collinsville has 94.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Collinsville?
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.