Monroe, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Ogle County at a glance: 13.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Ogle County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 219 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 66 truck crashes were reported in Monroe since 2015; patterns below come from Ogle County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-251 (3), SR-64 (3) and 11th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Monroe fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| US-20 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 1,428 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 40 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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
How common are truck crashes in Monroe?
Ogle County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 219 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monroe?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Ogle County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Monroe?
Since 2015, Ogle County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Monroe compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Ogle County records 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe?
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.