Lamoine, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamoine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lamoine 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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in McDonough County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 13.9% of the year's total.
Overview
McDonough County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Lamoine since 2015, this page uses McDonough County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lamoine since 2015: SR-110 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lamoine fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonough County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-110 | 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 |
Lamoine at a glance
| Population | 495 |
| Land area | 36.9 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62367) | $58,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62367) | $115,878 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lamoine
How many truck crashes happen in Lamoine?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDonough County (69 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lamoine?
Truck crashes in McDonough County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lamoine?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDonough County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Lamoine compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McDonough County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lamoine?
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.