Good Hope, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Good Hope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Good Hope and McDonough County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonough County numbers.
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. It runs above Illinois on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in McDonough County: October worst month: 13.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDonough County. They injured 69 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Good Hope since 2015, this page uses McDonough County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% 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 Good Hope happened on US-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Good Hope 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.
- 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 McDonough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Good Hope at a glance
| Population | 353 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,177 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61438) | $68,516 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61438) | $138,022 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Good Hope
How many truck accidents are there in Good Hope?
McDonough County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Good Hope?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in McDonough County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Good Hope?
Since 2015, McDonough County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Good Hope compare with Illinois?
McDonough County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Good Hope?
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.