Southern View, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southern View: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southern View 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 sits below Illinois on 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 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 1 truck crash reported in Southern View since 2015, this page uses Sangamon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Road surface: 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Southern View is I-55, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-29 (2), SR-4 (2) and CR-8/OLD Jacksonville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (25%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Southern View fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 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 |
Southern View at a glance
| Population | 1,551 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,315 per sq mi |
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 Southern View
How many truck crashes happen in Southern View?
1,219 truck crashes have been reported in Sangamon County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 598 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Southern View?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southern View since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Southern View?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Sangamon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Southern View?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sangamon County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Southern View compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sangamon County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Southern View?
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.