Kings, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kings: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kings 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 has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Illinois on 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
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ogle County. They injured 219 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Kings had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ogle County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
13.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-38 (2), I-39 (1) and I-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Kings fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ogle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| 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 |
Kings at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kings
How many truck accidents are there in Kings?
Ogle County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 219 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kings?
NHTSA data shows SR-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kings since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kings?
January has the most truck crashes in Ogle County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kings?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ogle County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Kings compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Ogle County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kings?
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.