Alsey, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alsey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alsey and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Illinois
Scott County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 42.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Scott County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Scott County at a glance: November the month with the most truck crashes: 24.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Alsey since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 24.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Alsey happened on CR-7 (1) and US-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Alsey fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-7 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 35 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Old Us-36 | 3 |
| I-072 | 3 |
| Il 106 | 2 |
| Il-106 | 2 |
| Alsey Manchester Rd | 1 |
| Alsey/Manchester Rd | 1 |
Alsey at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 333 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62610) | $60,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62610) | $72,504 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +64% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +152% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alsey
How many truck accidents are there in Alsey?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 24 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Alsey?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in November, with 24.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alsey?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alsey compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 119.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alsey?
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.