Sullivan, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sullivan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sullivan 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Moultrie County is lower on 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).
The headline for Moultrie County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moultrie County. They injured 33 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 60 days.
Sullivan had 20 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Moultrie County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sullivan since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-4 800N (1), CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E (1), SR-121 (1) and Sr- 121 (1).
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 Sullivan fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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- 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 |
Sullivan at a glance
| Population | 4,298 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,552 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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sullivan
How common are truck crashes in Sullivan?
Moultrie County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sullivan?
The worst month is September: 17.1% of truck crashes in Moultrie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sullivan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Moultrie County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Sullivan 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 Sullivan?
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.