Hadley, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hadley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hadley and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 209 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Illinois
Pike County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 31.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Pike County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Pike County: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 209 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Hadley since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hadley since 2015 were spread across roads: I-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hadley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 15.0% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 99 |
| US-54 | 16 |
| State Highway 106 | 8 |
| I-072 | 7 |
| W Interstate 72 | 3 |
| State Highway 107 | 3 |
| State Highway 104 | 3 |
| Il-106 | 3 |
Hadley at a glance
| Population | 245 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62312) | $68,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62312) | $106,242 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +11% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +123% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | -10% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hadley
How many truck crashes happen in Hadley?
Pike County has had 209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hadley?
January has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hadley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pike County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Hadley compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Pike County records 119.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hadley?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.