Nokomis, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nokomis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nokomis 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 runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montgomery County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 207 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Nokomis had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montgomery County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nokomis since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-12 350N (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Nokomis fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 16.6% 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 350N | 2 |
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 |
Nokomis at a glance
| Population | 2,127 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,684 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 Nokomis
How many truck crashes happen in Nokomis?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 207 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nokomis?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nokomis?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nokomis compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 113.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nokomis?
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.