Pine Creek, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Creek 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. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Pine Creek 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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pine Creek is SR-2, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-6 Pines Rd (1), CR-6/PINES Rd (1) and US-52 (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 Pine Creek fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogle County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2 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.
- 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-2 | 2 |
| CR-6 Pines Rd | 1 |
| CR-6/PINES Rd | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 |
Pine Creek at a glance
| Population | 700 |
| Land area | 39.7 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61054) | $47,467 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61054) | $121,586 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pine Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Pine Creek?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 219 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pine Creek?
SR-2 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pine Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pine Creek?
Truck crashes in Ogle County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pine Creek?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pine Creek compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Ogle County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pine Creek?
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.