Whitley, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitley 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Moultrie County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moultrie County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
Whitley had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Moultrie County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of Whitley with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-38/1200 N (1), CR-4 800N (1) and CR-500 E (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 Whitley fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moultrie County.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Whitley at a glance
| Population | 587 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 16 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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whitley
How many truck accidents are there in Whitley?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Moultrie County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 33 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whitley?
I-57 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whitley since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Whitley?
Truck crashes in Moultrie County peak in September, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Whitley?
Since 2015, Moultrie County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Whitley compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moultrie County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Whitley?
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.