Grandview Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grandview Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grandview Village and Sangamon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sangamon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sangamon County compares with Illinois
Sangamon County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sangamon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Sangamon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sangamon County: 1 in 41 crashes involve a garbage truck (28 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Sangamon County has recorded 1,219 truck crashes since 2015, with 598 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grandview Village since 2015, this page uses Sangamon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-29 (2), SR-4 (2) and CR-8/OLD Jacksonville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Their busiest month is October, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Grandview Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sangamon County.
- 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sangamon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-8/OLD Jacksonville Rd | 1 |
| I-72 | 1 |
| Koke Mill Rd | 1 |
| North Grand Ave | 1 |
| Peoria Rd I-55 Business Loop | 1 |
| Recreation Dr | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sangamon County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 454 |
| I-72 | 121 |
| Il-104 | 13 |
| Il-97 | 12 |
| Il-29 | 12 |
| I-055 | 11 |
| I-55 (Sb) | 10 |
| Veterans | 9 |
Grandview Village at a glance
| Population | 1,387 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,140 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62702) | $51,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62702) | $103,345 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sangamon 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 | 37 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 64 | +74% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 92 | +44% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 108 | +17% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 108. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grandview Village
How many truck crashes happen in Grandview Village?
Since 2015, 1,219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sangamon County (598 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Grandview Village?
I-55 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grandview since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grandview Village?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Sangamon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grandview Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Sangamon County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Grandview Village compared with Illinois?
Sangamon County records 53.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grandview Village?
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.