Freeport, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freeport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freeport 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Stephenson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Stephenson County: 5.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stephenson County. They injured 104 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Freeport since 2015; patterns below come from Stephenson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Freeport since 2015: US-20 (2), SR-26 (1) and Sr- 26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Freeport fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Freeport at a glance
| Population | 23,140 |
| Land area | 11.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,950 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61032) | $56,593 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61032) | $111,757 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freeport
How common are truck crashes in Freeport?
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stephenson County (104 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Freeport?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Stephenson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freeport?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stephenson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Freeport compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Stephenson County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Freeport?
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.