Suez, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Suez: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Suez and Mercer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mercer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mercer County compares with Illinois
Mercer County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Mercer County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mercer County: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
Suez had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mercer County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Suez.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Suez fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 17.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| 150Th St | 2 |
| Il-17 | 2 |
| Us Rt 67 | 2 |
| 135Th Ave | 1 |
| 135Th St | 1 |
Suez at a glance
| Population | 590 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61412) | $82,143 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61412) | $128,381 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +116% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +46% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -7% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Suez
How many truck accidents are there in Suez?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 20 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Suez?
March has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Suez?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Suez compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Suez?
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.