Lebanon, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lebanon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lebanon and St. Clair County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Clair 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 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Illinois
St. Clair County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
St. Clair County sits below Illinois on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lebanon: I-64 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lebanon since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,013 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Clair County since 2015: 1,143 people were injured and 59 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Lebanon since 2015, this page uses St. Clair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-50 (3), SR-4 (2) and Bethel Mine Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lebanon fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Bethel Mine Rd | 1 |
| Milburn School Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 421 |
| I-55 | 231 |
| I-255 | 118 |
| Mississippi Ave | 59 |
| I-70 | 50 |
| Il-13 | 20 |
| US-50 | 19 |
| Camp Jackson Rd | 17 |
Lebanon at a glance
| Population | 4,628 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,717 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62254) | $96,492 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62254) | $218,330 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 67 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 117 | +74% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 143 | +23% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 180 | +26% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 180. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lebanon
How many truck crashes happen in Lebanon?
St. Clair County has had 2,013 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,143 people and killing 59.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lebanon?
I-64 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lebanon since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lebanon?
January has the most truck crashes in St. Clair County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lebanon?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lebanon compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 68.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lebanon?
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.