McNabb, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McNabb: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McNabb and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Illinois
Putnam County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 5.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 76% below the state |
Putnam County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Putnam County at a glance: 9.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in McNabb since 2015, this page uses Putnam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-89 leads within 10 miles of McNabb with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-39 (2), SR-18 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for McNabb fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-89; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.5% 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
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 3 |
| I-39 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| Il 18 | 2 |
| Il 89 N/B | 2 |
| Il Hwy 26 | 2 |
| Prairie Industrial Pky | 2 |
| Bottom Rd | 1 |
| I-180 | 1 |
| Il 29 | 1 |
| Il Rt 18 | 1 |
McNabb at a glance
| Population | 274 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,548 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61335) | $71,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61335) | $181,651 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +147% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McNabb
How many truck crashes happen in McNabb?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 30 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in McNabb?
SR-89 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McNabb since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McNabb?
The worst month is September: 15.4% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McNabb?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in McNabb compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 83.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McNabb?
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.