Dora, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dora and Moultrie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Moultrie County numbers.
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 |
Moultrie County has lower values than Illinois for 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).
What stands out in Moultrie County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moultrie County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Dora since 2015, this page uses Moultrie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-105 (3) and SR-121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Dora fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moultrie County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 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 Moultrie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| 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 |
Dora at a glance
| Population | 683 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61925) | $81,316 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61925) | $134,852 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dora
How many truck crashes happen in Dora?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Moultrie County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dora?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dora: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dora?
Truck crashes in Moultrie County peak in September, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dora?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Moultrie County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dora compare with Illinois?
Moultrie County records 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dora?
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.