Lacon, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lacon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lacon and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 172 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Illinois
Marshall County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Marshall County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marshall County: 18.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 172 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Lacon since 2015, this page uses Marshall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 57.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lacon happened on SR-26 (2), SR-29 (1) and SR-89 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lacon fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 18.1% 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
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 66 |
| State Rt 17 | 5 |
| Il Rt 17 | 4 |
| Il-17 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 3 |
| I-039 | 2 |
| Il Rt 26 | 2 |
| Mp I039 40 | 2 |
Lacon at a glance
| Population | 1,838 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61540) | $78,824 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61540) | $156,313 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +112% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lacon
How common are truck crashes in Lacon?
Marshall County has had 172 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lacon?
February has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lacon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Marshall County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lacon compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 130.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lacon?
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.