Cerro Gordo, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cerro Gordo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cerro Gordo and Piatt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Piatt County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Piatt County compares with Illinois
Piatt County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Piatt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Piatt County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Piatt County sits below Illinois on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Piatt County at a glance: 23.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Piatt County has recorded 171 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Cerro Gordo since 2015; patterns below come from Piatt County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads within 10 miles of Cerro Gordo with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-105 (3), CR-1/BRUSH College Rd (1) and Caleb Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Cerro Gordo fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Piatt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| CR-1/BRUSH College Rd | 1 |
| Caleb Road | 1 |
| I-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Piatt County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 41 |
| I-72 | 33 |
| Il-10 | 7 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| Us-36 W/B | 3 |
| US-150 | 3 |
| Il-32 | 3 |
| Il Rt 10 | 2 |
Cerro Gordo at a glance
| Population | 1,295 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,776 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61818) | $84,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61818) | $115,765 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Piatt 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +100% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +61% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | +32% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cerro Gordo
How many truck accidents are there in Cerro Gordo?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Piatt County (74 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cerro Gordo?
US-36 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cerro Gordo since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cerro Gordo?
February has the most truck crashes in Piatt County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cerro Gordo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Piatt County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cerro Gordo compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Piatt County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cerro Gordo?
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.