Oregon, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oregon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oregon 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 runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Ogle County at a glance: 13.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across 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.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Oregon 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-6 Pines Rd (1) and CR-6/PINES Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Oregon fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogle County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 3 |
| CR-6 Pines Rd | 1 |
| CR-6/PINES Rd | 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 |
Oregon at a glance
| Population | 3,570 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,853 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61061) | $87,829 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61061) | $196,052 |
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 Oregon
How many truck accidents are there in Oregon?
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 Oregon?
Since 2015, SR-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oregon: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oregon?
January has the most truck crashes in Ogle County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oregon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ogle County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oregon compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ogle County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oregon?
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.