Viola Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Viola Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Viola Village 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Mercer County: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 79 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Viola Village since 2015; patterns below come from Mercer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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.
17.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Viola since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Viola Village fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 17.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 |
Viola Village at a glance
| Population | 843 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,006 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61486) | $78,889 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61486) | $144,716 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Viola Village
How many truck crashes happen in Viola Village?
Mercer County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Viola Village?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Viola Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Viola Village compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Viola Village?
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.