Pilot Township, Vermilion County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pilot Township, Vermilion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pilot Township, Vermilion County 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.
Pilot Township, Vermilion County at a glance: I-74 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pilot since 2015.
Overview
Vermilion County has recorded 547 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Pilot Township, Vermilion County had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Vermilion County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Pilot with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Oakwood Rd (1) and US-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Pilot Township, Vermilion County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| 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 |
Pilot Township, Vermilion County at a glance
| Population | 511 |
| Land area | 62.2 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61831) | $103,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61831) | $202,500 |
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. 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 Pilot Township, Vermilion County
How many truck crashes happen in Pilot Township, Vermilion County?
Vermilion County has had 547 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 256 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pilot Township, Vermilion County?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pilot: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pilot Township, Vermilion County?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Vermilion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pilot Township, Vermilion County?
Since 2015, Vermilion County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pilot Township, Vermilion County compared with Illinois?
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 Pilot Township, Vermilion County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.