Jerome, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jerome: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jerome 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 |
Sangamon County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sangamon County: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,219 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sangamon County since 2015: 598 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Jerome had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sangamon County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across 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
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Jerome with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (25%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jerome fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-8/OLD Jacksonville Rd | 1 |
| I-72 | 1 |
| Koke Mill Rd | 1 |
| Mansion Rd | 1 |
| North Grand Ave | 1 |
| Peoria Rd I-55 Business Loop | 1 |
| Recreation Dr | 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 |
Jerome at a glance
| Population | 1,646 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,563 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62704) | $69,976 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62704) | $172,530 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 108 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jerome
How common are truck crashes in Jerome?
Sangamon County has had 1,219 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 598 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jerome?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jerome: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerome?
Truck crashes in Sangamon County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jerome?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sangamon County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jerome compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 53.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sangamon County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jerome?
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.