Exeter, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Exeter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Exeter 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Scott County at a glance: November 24.6% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
Exeter had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scott County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (24.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Exeter happened on I-72 (1) and SR-104 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Exeter fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- 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
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-72 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 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 |
Exeter at a glance
| Population | 84 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62621) | $82,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62621) | $104,215 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Exeter
How many truck crashes happen in Exeter?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 24 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Exeter?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in November, with 24.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Exeter?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Scott County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Exeter compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 119.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Exeter?
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.