Vance, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vance: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vance 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 runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Vance: I-74 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vance since 2015.
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.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Vance since 2015; patterns below come from Vermilion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Vance with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-10 (1), CR-300N (1) and Oakwood Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Vance fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Vance at a glance
| Population | 971 |
| Land area | 39.9 sq mi |
| Density | 24 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 Vance
How many truck crashes happen in Vance?
Vermilion County has had 547 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 256 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vance?
I-74 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vance since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vance?
Truck crashes in Vermilion County peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vance?
Since 2015, Vermilion County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Vance 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 Vance?
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.