Pitman, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pitman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pitman 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.
The headline for Montgomery County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 207 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Pitman had 33 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
Truck crashes peak in May (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (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.
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Pitman with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-108 (1), SR-4 (1) and SR-48 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Pitman fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| Studebaker Ave | 1 |
| Ts-22nd Ave | 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 |
Pitman at a glance
| Population | 397 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62533) | $77,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62533) | $131,156 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pitman
How many truck accidents are there in Pitman?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 207 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pitman?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pitman since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pitman?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pitman?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pitman compared 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 Pitman?
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.