Belknap, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belknap: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belknap and Massac County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Massac County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Massac County compares with Illinois
Massac County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Massac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Massac County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Massac County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Massac County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Massac County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Belknap since 2015, this page uses Massac County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Belknap since 2015 were spread across roads: I-24 (1) and Old Route 146 Loop (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Belknap fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Massac County.
- 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 Massac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1 |
| Old Route 146 Loop | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Massac County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 127 |
| US-45 | 16 |
| I-024 | 8 |
| W 10Th St | 5 |
| Country Club Rd | 4 |
| I-24E | 2 |
| S Us-45 | 2 |
| Bachelor Red | 1 |
Belknap at a glance
| Population | 86 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62956) | $73,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62956) | $129,103 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Massac 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +63% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +73% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +105% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 22 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belknap
How common are truck crashes in Belknap?
Massac County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Belknap?
Truck crashes in Massac County peak in October, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Belknap?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Massac County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Belknap compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Massac County has 130.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Belknap?
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.