Hammond, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hammond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hammond 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Piatt County is lower 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.
The headline for Piatt County: 23.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 171 crashes involving commercial trucks in Piatt County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Hammond since 2015, this page uses Piatt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E (1), SR-105 (1) and SR-133 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hammond fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Piatt County.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 23.0% 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 Piatt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| CR-8/FAIRBANKS 1500 E | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 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 |
Hammond at a glance
| Population | 498 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 658 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61929) | $79,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61929) | $106,460 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hammond
How many truck accidents are there in Hammond?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Piatt County (74 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hammond?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hammond: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hammond?
February has the most truck crashes in Piatt County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hammond?
Since 2015, Piatt County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Hammond compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Piatt County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hammond?
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.