Elmira, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmira: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elmira and Stark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with Illinois
Stark County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stark County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 20.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Stark County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Stark County at a glance: 20.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stark County. They injured 22 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Elmira since 2015; patterns below come from Stark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Elmira is SR-17, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-40 (1) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Stark County.
Route planning tips for Elmira fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| Il-78 | 3 |
| Il 17/91 | 1 |
| N Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Sharkey'S Hwy & Il Rt 78 | 1 |
Elmira at a glance
| Population | 310 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61345) | $76,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61345) | $114,152 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +110% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 1 | -49% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elmira
How common are truck crashes in Elmira?
Stark County has had 25 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elmira?
SR-17 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elmira since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elmira?
The worst month is March: 20.0% of truck crashes in Stark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elmira?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Stark County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Elmira compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 41.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elmira?
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.