Coalton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coalton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coalton and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Illinois
Montgomery County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Montgomery County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 207 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Coalton since 2015; patterns below come from Montgomery County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
16.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coalton since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-12 350N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Coalton fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 350N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 206 |
| Il-16 | 19 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| Il-185 | 7 |
| Taylorville Rd | 4 |
| W Il-16 | 4 |
| Mine Ave | 3 |
| E Frontage Rd | 2 |
Coalton at a glance
| Population | 301 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 508 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62075) | $65,954 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62075) | $93,229 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | +78% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 39 | +69% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 39 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coalton
How many truck crashes happen in Coalton?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (207 injured, 22 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Coalton?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coalton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Coalton compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 113.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Coalton?
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.