Middlefork, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlefork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middlefork 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Vermilion County is lower 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.
What stands out in Vermilion County: 12.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 547 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vermilion County since 2015: 256 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Middlefork 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Middlefork since 2015: SR-49 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Middlefork fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Vermilion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 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 |
Middlefork at a glance
| Population | 1,295 |
| Land area | 63.7 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61865) | $66,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61865) | $115,686 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middlefork
How many truck crashes happen in Middlefork?
547 truck crashes have been reported in Vermilion County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 256 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlefork?
Truck crashes in Vermilion County peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Middlefork?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vermilion County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Middlefork compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Vermilion County records 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Middlefork?
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.