Lake City, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake City 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 has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Piatt County at a glance: 23.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lake City since 2015, this page uses Piatt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lake City is US-36, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-105 (3) and SR-121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Lake City 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.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| SR-121 | 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 |
Lake City at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
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 Lake City
How many truck accidents are there in Lake City?
Piatt County has had 171 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake City?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake City: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake City?
The worst month is February: 14.0% of truck crashes in Piatt County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lake City?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Piatt County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Lake City compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Piatt County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake City?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.