La Fayette, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Fayette: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Fayette 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Stark County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Stark County: 20.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 25 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stark County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in La Fayette since 2015, this page uses Stark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of La Fayette is SR-17, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Access Rd (1) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for La Fayette fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-78 | 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 |
La Fayette at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 815 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61449) | $51,635 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61449) | $66,137 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 1. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Fayette
How common are truck crashes in La Fayette?
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stark County (22 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in La Fayette?
SR-17 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La Fayette since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in La Fayette?
The worst month is March: 20.0% of truck crashes in Stark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in La Fayette?
Since 2015, Stark County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does La Fayette compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stark County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in La Fayette?
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.