Denver, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Denver: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Denver 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 sits below Illinois on 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Richland County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Denver since 2015, this page uses Richland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
4.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Denver since 2015: US-50 (2) and SR-130 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Denver fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 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 |
Denver at a glance
| Population | 392 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62425) | $54,400 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62425) | $124,176 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Denver
How common are truck crashes in Denver?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Richland County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 59 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Denver?
The worst month is July: 12.5% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Denver?
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 Denver compare with Illinois?
Richland County records 76.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Denver?
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.