Hudson, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hudson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hudson and McLean County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McLean County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 1,262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLean County compares with Illinois
McLean County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLean County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
McLean County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McLean County: 18.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLean County. They injured 607 people and killed 54.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 47 truck crashes were reported in Hudson since 2015; patterns below come from McLean County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Hudson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-39 (3), I-74 (1) and US-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Hudson fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| I-39 | 3 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy Business I-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLean County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 485 |
| I-74 | 152 |
| I-39 | 48 |
| W Market St | 16 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 15 |
| US-136 | 13 |
| I-055 | 9 |
| E 200 North Rd | 9 |
Hudson at a glance
| Population | 1,767 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,158 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLean 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 | 48 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 82 | +73% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 98 | +19% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 113 | +15% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hudson
How common are truck crashes in Hudson?
Since 2015, 1,262 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLean County (607 injured, 54 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hudson?
I-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hudson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hudson?
The worst month is February: 13.4% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hudson?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLean County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Hudson compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
McLean County records 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hudson?
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.