South Roxana, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Roxana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Roxana and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Illinois
Madison County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County has lower values than Illinois for on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for South Roxana: SR-111 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of South Roxana.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 2,114 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,077 people injured and 70 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in South Roxana since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-111 leads within 10 miles of South Roxana with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-270 (4), I-255 (3) and I-55 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South Roxana fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-111; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 5 |
| I-270 | 4 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Riverview Dr | 2 |
| SR-157 | 2 |
| Sr-H | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 340 |
| I-270 | 250 |
| I-70 | 169 |
| I-255 | 51 |
| Il-3 | 43 |
| SR-3 | 41 |
| Il-4 | 31 |
| SR-111 | 31 |
South Roxana at a glance
| Population | 1,849 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 857 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62087) | $60,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62087) | $88,361 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 79 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 130 | +65% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 167 | +29% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 184 | +10% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 184 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Roxana
How many truck accidents are there in South Roxana?
Since 2015, 2,114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (1,077 injured, 70 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Roxana?
SR-111 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Roxana since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Roxana?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Roxana?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Roxana compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 68.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Roxana?
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.