Hecker, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hecker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hecker and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Illinois
Monroe County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Monroe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Monroe County: 1 in 31 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Hecker had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monroe County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hecker is SR-13, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd (1), SR-154 (1) and SR-159 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hecker fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-P60/FLORAVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-255 | 19 |
| Admiral Parkway | 14 |
| State Rt 3 | 11 |
| Il-3 | 9 |
| Bluff Rd | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| State Rt 159 | 3 |
| Admiral Pkwy | 3 |
Hecker at a glance
| Population | 421 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,577 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62248) | $79,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62248) | $164,849 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +217% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hecker
How common are truck crashes in Hecker?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 61 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hecker?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hecker: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hecker?
The worst month is November: 13.3% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hecker?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Hecker compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 32.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hecker?
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.