Bonpas, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bonpas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bonpas and Richland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Richland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with Illinois
Richland County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Richland County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Richland County at a glance: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Richland County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bonpas since 2015, this page uses Richland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bonpas happened on SR-130 (2), CR-3 (Cr-1850) (1) and US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Bonpas fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 2 |
| CR-3 (Cr-1850) | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| E Us 50 | 22 |
| US-50 | 14 |
| N Il-130 | 14 |
| N Il 130 | 14 |
| Il-130 | 8 |
| S West St | 6 |
| E Us-50 | 4 |
| N West St | 3 |
Bonpas at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Land area | 37.5 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62419) | $95,982 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +61% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +40% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +1% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bonpas
How many truck accidents are there in Bonpas?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland County (59 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bonpas?
Truck crashes in Richland County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bonpas?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bonpas compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 76.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richland County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bonpas?
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.