Panama, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Panama: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Panama 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Montgomery County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 207 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Panama since 2015; patterns below come from Montgomery County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Panama since 2015: CR-5 (1), SR-185 (1), Ts- Old Litchfield Trl (1) and Ts-New Douglas Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Panama fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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-5 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| Ts- Old Litchfield Trl | 1 |
| Ts-New Douglas Rd | 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 |
Panama at a glance
| Population | 321 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 879 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62077) | $72,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62077) | $49,516 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Panama
How common are truck crashes in Panama?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (207 injured, 22 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Panama?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Panama?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Panama 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 Panama?
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.