Moultrie County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moultrie 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
3 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moultrie County compares with Illinois
Moultrie County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moultrie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moultrie County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Moultrie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Moultrie County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moultrie County. They injured 33 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Moultrie County happened on CR-4 800N (1), CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E (1), SR-121 (1) and Sr- 121 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Moultrie County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Moultrie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Moultrie County) |
|---|---|
| CR-4 800N | 1 |
| CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| Sr- 121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moultrie County) |
|---|---|
| Il-32 | 4 |
| SR-36 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| Hamilton | 2 |
| Il-121 | 2 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| Albest St | 1 |
| County Rd 2100N | 1 |
Moultrie County at a glance
| Population | 14,365 |
| Land area | 336.0 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,906 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moultrie 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +23% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Moultrie County
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Questions fleets ask about Moultrie County
How common are truck crashes in Moultrie County?
Moultrie County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Moultrie County?
Truck crashes in Moultrie County peak in September, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Moultrie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Moultrie County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Moultrie County compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moultrie County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Moultrie County?
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.