East Nelson, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Nelson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Nelson 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Moultrie County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Moultrie County has recorded 70 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 60 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in East Nelson 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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Nelson since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-4 800N (1), CR-500 E (1), SR-121 (1) 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 East Nelson fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Moultrie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-4 800N | 1 |
| CR-500 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 |
East Nelson at a glance
| Population | 1,003 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61951) | $71,905 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61951) | $150,809 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Nelson
How many truck accidents are there in East Nelson?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moultrie County (33 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in East Nelson?
September has the most truck crashes in Moultrie County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Nelson?
Since 2015, Moultrie County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does East Nelson compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Moultrie County records 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Nelson?
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.