McDonough County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McDonough County: 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
2 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonough County compares with Illinois
McDonough County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonough County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonough County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
McDonough County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for McDonough County: October 13.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in McDonough County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in McDonough County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-110 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for McDonough County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonough County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McDonough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McDonough County) |
|---|---|
| SR-110 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonough County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 10 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| E Jackson St | 5 |
| E 2100Th St | 5 |
| N Lafayette St | 4 |
| Jackson St | 3 |
| Il-110 | 3 |
| Il 336 | 3 |
McDonough County at a glance
| Population | 26,662 |
| Land area | 589.3 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,764 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonough 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -19% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 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.
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Questions fleets ask about McDonough County
How many truck crashes happen in McDonough County?
McDonough County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McDonough County?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in McDonough County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in McDonough County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDonough County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does McDonough County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McDonough County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McDonough County?
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.