Waverly, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waverly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waverly and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morgan County: June 15.2% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Waverly had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morgan County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waverly since 2015 were spread across roads: Ts-Macoupin County Line Rd (1).
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 Waverly fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 12.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ts-Macoupin County Line Rd | 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 |
Waverly at a glance
| Population | 1,147 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62692) | $66,143 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62692) | $124,347 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waverly
How many truck accidents are there in Waverly?
Morgan County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waverly?
The worst month is June: 15.2% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waverly?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Waverly compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waverly?
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.