Morgan County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Illinois
Morgan County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Morgan County at a glance: June worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Morgan County since 2015: I-72 (1), SR-104 (1) and US-67 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Morgan County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.7% 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
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 44 |
| US-67 | 12 |
| W Morton Av | 5 |
| I-072 | 5 |
| State Highway 104 | 3 |
| Il-78 | 3 |
| Il-104 | 3 |
| Concord Arenzville Rd | 3 |
Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 32,618 |
| Land area | 569.0 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,311 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +60% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +22% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morgan County
ZIP codes in Morgan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morgan County
How common are truck crashes in Morgan County?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morgan County?
June has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morgan County?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morgan County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morgan County?
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.