Menard County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Menard 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
1 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Menard County compares with Illinois
Menard County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menard County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 68% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Menard County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Menard County: September worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Menard County. They injured 4 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Menard County since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr- 29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Menard County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menard County.
- 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 Menard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Menard County) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menard County) |
|---|---|
| Il-123 | 5 |
| Il-97 | 3 |
| Five Points St | 2 |
| Il-29 | 2 |
| Athens Blacktop | 1 |
| Gaines Street | 1 |
| Il Rt 29 S/B | 1 |
| Il Rt 97 | 1 |
Menard County at a glance
| Population | 11,963 |
| Land area | 314.4 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $83,163 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Menard 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +180% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +19% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +40% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Menard County
ZIP codes in Menard County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Menard County
How many truck accidents are there in Menard County?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Menard County (4 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Menard County?
Truck crashes in Menard County peak in September, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Menard County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Menard County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Menard County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Menard County records 19.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Menard 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.