Monroe Center, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe Center 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Ogle County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ogle County: 13.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ogle County. They injured 219 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Monroe Center since 2015, this page uses Ogle County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of Monroe Center with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-251 (3), SR-64 (3) and 11th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Monroe Center fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 4 |
| SR-251 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| CR-5 Stone Quarry Rd | 1 |
| Falcon Rd | 1 |
| Mu- Harrison Ave | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Monroe Center at a glance
| Population | 406 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 335 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61052) | $91,797 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61052) | $220,188 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Center
How common are truck crashes in Monroe Center?
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ogle County (219 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe Center?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe Center?
January has the most truck crashes in Ogle County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Center?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Monroe Center compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
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 Monroe Center?
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.