Odin, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Odin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Odin and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Illinois
Marion County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marion 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.
Odin at a glance: US-50 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Odin: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 378 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Odin had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marion County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
10.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-57 (1), SR-161 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Odin fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 203 |
| US-51 | 15 |
| US-50 | 9 |
| W Main St | 8 |
| Noleman | 5 |
| I-057 | 4 |
| Il-37 | 4 |
| W Main | 3 |
Odin at a glance
| Population | 903 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 900 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62870) | $59,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62870) | $133,237 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 20 | +95% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +6% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Odin
How many truck crashes happen in Odin?
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (208 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Odin?
US-50 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Odin since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Odin?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in June, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Odin?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Odin compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 91.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Odin?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.