Swansea, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swansea: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Swansea 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Swansea: I-64 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Swansea 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Swansea since 2015, this page uses St. Clair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Swansea is I-64, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (2), I-70 (2) and SR-158 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Their busiest month is December, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Swansea fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- 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 | 6 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-158 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| Bethel Mine Rd | 1 |
| I-255 | 1 |
| Lake Dr | 1 |
| Milburn School Rd | 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 |
Swansea at a glance
| Population | 14,445 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,228 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62226) | $70,797 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62226) | $166,370 |
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 Swansea
How many truck crashes happen in Swansea?
Since 2015, 2,013 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Clair County (1,143 injured, 59 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Swansea?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Swansea since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Swansea?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in St. Clair County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Swansea?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Swansea compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 68.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Swansea?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.