Steeleville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Steeleville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Steeleville 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Randolph County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Randolph County: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 188 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Steeleville had 14 reported truck crashes 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Steeleville since 2015: SR-150 (2), SR-4 (2) and CR-7 Brick Plant Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Steeleville 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.
- 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-150 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-7 Brick Plant Rd | 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 |
Steeleville at a glance
| Population | 1,895 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,244 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62288) | $67,159 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62288) | $177,753 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Steeleville
How many truck accidents are there in Steeleville?
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 Steeleville?
October has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Steeleville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Steeleville compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Steeleville?
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.