St. Johns, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Johns: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Johns 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. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Perry County: 0.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Perry County has recorded 105 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
St. Johns had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Perry County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Johns since 2015: SR-152 (1), SR-154 (1) and W Center Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for St. Johns fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.4% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 |
| W Center Rd | 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 |
St. Johns at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 217 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62832) | $59,652 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62832) | $102,739 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Johns
How many truck crashes happen in St. Johns?
Perry County has had 105 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Johns?
November has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Johns?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Johns compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Johns?
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.