Gays, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gays: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gays 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 1.4% in 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 0 truck crashes reported in Gays 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.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-38/1200 N (1), CR-4 800N (1) and CR-500 E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Gays fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 2 |
| CR-38/1200 N | 1 |
| CR-4 800N | 1 |
| CR-500 E | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 |
Gays at a glance
| Population | 211 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 547 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61928) | $118,271 |
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 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 Gays
How many truck accidents are there in Gays?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moultrie County (33 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gays?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gays since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gays?
September has the most truck crashes in Moultrie County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gays?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Moultrie County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Gays compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Moultrie County has 42.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gays?
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.