Lovington, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lovington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lovington 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).
Moultrie County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moultrie County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 60 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Lovington since 2015; patterns below come from Moultrie County as a whole.
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.
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
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E (1), SR-121 (1) and SR-133 (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 Lovington fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| 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 |
Lovington at a glance
| Population | 1,020 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,875 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61937) | $61,295 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61937) | $99,888 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lovington
How many truck accidents are there in Lovington?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moultrie County (33 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lovington?
US-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lovington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lovington?
The worst month is September: 17.1% of truck crashes in Moultrie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lovington?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moultrie County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lovington compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Moultrie County has 42.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lovington?
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.