East Eldorado, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Eldorado: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Eldorado and Saline County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saline County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Illinois
Saline County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Saline County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Saline County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saline County. They injured 50 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in East Eldorado since 2015; patterns below come from Saline County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-142 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for East Eldorado fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 21 |
| Il-34 | 10 |
| Il-142 | 7 |
| Il-13 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| S Us-45 | 3 |
| Il-34 N/B | 3 |
| E Church St | 2 |
East Eldorado at a glance
| Population | 5,200 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62930) | $52,931 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62930) | $98,234 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +103% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -31% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Eldorado
How many truck crashes happen in East Eldorado?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (50 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Eldorado?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Eldorado since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Eldorado?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Saline County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Eldorado?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in East Eldorado compare with Illinois?
Saline County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Eldorado?
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.