Hillcrest, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hillcrest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hillcrest and Ogle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ogle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ogle County compares with Illinois
Ogle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ogle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Ogle County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ogle County: 13.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Ogle County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 219 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hillcrest since 2015, this page uses Ogle County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
13.7% 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 Hillcrest since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-38 (3), SR-64 (3), I-88 (1) and SR-251 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Hillcrest fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogle County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ogle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ogle County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 132 |
| I-88 | 21 |
| I-039 | 17 |
| Il-38 | 16 |
| Il-72 | 5 |
| Il-251 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 5 |
| Il Rte 64 | 4 |
Hillcrest at a glance
| Population | 1,206 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 340 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61068) | $73,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61068) | $171,204 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ogle 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 | 9 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | +266% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 42 | +26% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 38 | -12% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hillcrest
How many truck crashes happen in Hillcrest?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 219 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hillcrest?
January has the most truck crashes in Ogle County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hillcrest?
Since 2015, Ogle County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hillcrest compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Ogle County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hillcrest?
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.