Buckeye, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckeye: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckeye and Stephenson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stephenson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephenson County compares with Illinois
Stephenson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephenson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Stephenson County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Stephenson County: 5.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stephenson County since 2015: 104 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Buckeye since 2015; patterns below come from Stephenson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
13.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buckeye since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-26 (2), US-20 (2), SR-75 (1) and Sr- 26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Buckeye fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephenson County.
- 13.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Stephenson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephenson County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 28 |
| Il-75 | 8 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 8 |
| W Us-20 | 7 |
| Il-26 | 7 |
| E Cedarville Rd | 5 |
| E Us-20 | 4 |
| Il-73 | 4 |
Buckeye at a glance
| Population | 1,157 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61013) | $67,569 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61013) | $122,941 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephenson 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +77% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | -3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckeye
How many truck accidents are there in Buckeye?
Stephenson County has had 199 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Buckeye?
Truck crashes in Stephenson County peak in August, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buckeye?
Since 2015, Stephenson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Buckeye compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Stephenson County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Buckeye?
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.