Ellis Grove, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellis Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellis Grove and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 188 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Illinois
Randolph County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| 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 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Randolph County sits below Illinois on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Randolph County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 188 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Ellis Grove had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Randolph County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ellis Grove since 2015: SR-150 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Ellis Grove fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- 32.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| Il-3 | 15 |
| Il-150 | 12 |
| County Line Rd | 8 |
| Il-154 | 6 |
| Il-4 | 6 |
| State St | 6 |
| E Pine St | 5 |
| Market | 5 |
Ellis Grove at a glance
| Population | 328 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 668 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62241) | $83,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62241) | $136,003 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +131% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +50% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ellis Grove
How common are truck crashes in Ellis Grove?
Since 2015, 188 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (82 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis Grove?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ellis Grove?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ellis Grove compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ellis Grove?
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.