Cobden, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cobden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cobden and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Illinois
Union County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Union County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Union County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Union County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cobden since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cobden fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 123 |
| Il-146 | 16 |
| I-057 | 7 |
| I-57 N/B Mp 38 | 4 |
| Lick Creek Rd | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| S Us-51 | 3 |
Cobden at a glance
| Population | 1,040 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 852 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62920) | $55,288 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62920) | $150,227 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +45% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +111% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +20% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cobden
How many truck accidents are there in Cobden?
246 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 118 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cobden?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cobden: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cobden?
July has the most truck crashes in Union County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cobden?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cobden compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 127.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cobden?
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.