Fairmount Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairmount Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairmount Village and Vermilion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vermilion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 547 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermilion County compares with Illinois
Vermilion County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermilion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermilion County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Vermilion County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Fairmount Village at a glance: I-74 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fairmount.
Overview
Police reported 547 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vermilion County since 2015: 256 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairmount Village since 2015, this page uses Vermilion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fairmount is I-74, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-10 (1), CR-300N (1) and Oakwood Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Fairmount Village fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Vermilion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 5 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| Oakwood Rd | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vermilion County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 137 |
| I-074 | 10 |
| Georgetown Rd | 9 |
| E Main St | 8 |
| Il-49 | 7 |
| Henning Rd | 6 |
| Winter Ave | 6 |
| Il 49 S/B | 5 |
Fairmount Village at a glance
| Population | 589 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,858 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61841) | $64,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61841) | $134,031 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermilion 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 33 | +66% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +13% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairmount Village
How many truck crashes happen in Fairmount Village?
547 truck crashes have been reported in Vermilion County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 256 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fairmount Village?
I-74 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairmount since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairmount Village?
Truck crashes in Vermilion County peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fairmount Village?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vermilion County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Fairmount Village compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Vermilion County has 67.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairmount Village?
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.