Jonathan Creek, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jonathan Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jonathan Creek 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).
Moultrie County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Moultrie County has recorded 70 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Jonathan Creek since 2015, this page uses Moultrie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jonathan Creek happened on CR-4 800N (1), CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E (1), SR-121 (1), SR-133 (1) and Sr- 121 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Jonathan Creek fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moultrie County.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-4 800N | 1 |
| CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 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 |
Jonathan Creek at a glance
| Population | 1,034 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61911) | $82,633 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61911) | $169,533 |
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 Jonathan Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Jonathan Creek?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moultrie County (33 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Jonathan Creek?
September has the most truck crashes in Moultrie County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jonathan Creek?
Since 2015, Moultrie County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jonathan Creek compare with Illinois?
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 Jonathan Creek?
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.