Galatia, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galatia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galatia 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 |
Saline County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Saline County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Galatia since 2015, this page uses Saline County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-13 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Galatia fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Galatia at a glance
| Population | 787 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 403 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62935) | $60,238 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62935) | $109,669 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galatia
How many truck crashes happen in Galatia?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Galatia?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Galatia since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Galatia?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Galatia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Saline County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does Galatia compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saline County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Galatia?
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.