Pinckneyville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pinckneyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pinckneyville and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Illinois
Perry County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Perry County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Perry County at a glance: 0.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perry County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Pinckneyville since 2015, this page uses Perry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pinckneyville since 2015: SR-152 (1) and SR-154 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Pinckneyville fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Il-154 | 13 |
| Il-127 | 7 |
| US-51 | 6 |
| County Line Rd | 4 |
| Il Rt 154 | 4 |
| SR-154 | 4 |
| Greens Market Road | 2 |
| Il-13 | 2 |
Pinckneyville at a glance
| Population | 4,963 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,209 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62274) | $71,658 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62274) | $139,379 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +91% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pinckneyville
How many truck accidents are there in Pinckneyville?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perry County (75 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pinckneyville?
The worst month is November: 13.3% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pinckneyville?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pinckneyville compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pinckneyville?
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.