Stillman Valley, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stillman Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stillman Valley 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. Where it is 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
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ogle County since 2015: 219 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Stillman Valley since 2015; patterns below come from Ogle County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
SR-2 leads within 10 miles of Stillman Valley with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-39 (2), SR-251 (2) and 11th St (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 Stillman Valley 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.
- 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 3 |
| I-39 | 2 |
| SR-251 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Falcon Rd | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| Westfield 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 |
Stillman Valley at a glance
| Population | 1,052 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,846 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61084) | $102,817 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61084) | $214,449 |
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 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 Stillman Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Stillman Valley?
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ogle County (219 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stillman Valley?
SR-2 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stillman Valley since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stillman Valley?
Truck crashes in Ogle County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stillman Valley?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stillman Valley compared 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 Stillman Valley?
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.