Wabash County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wabash County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wabash County compares with Illinois
Wabash County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wabash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wabash County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 13.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 10.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Wabash County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wabash County at a glance: 1 in 7 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wabash County. They injured 14 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Wabash County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 12.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Wabash County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wabash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wabash County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wabash County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| Il-1 | 3 |
| Cr-2100 | 2 |
| N Cherry St | 2 |
| Walnut St | 2 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| E 2Nd St | 1 |
Wabash County at a glance
| Population | 10,979 |
| Land area | 223.3 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,696 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wabash 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | +125% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -3% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -31% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wabash County
ZIP codes in Wabash County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wabash County
How many truck accidents are there in Wabash County?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wabash County (14 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wabash County?
The worst month is March: 15.2% of truck crashes in Wabash County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wabash County?
Since 2015, Wabash County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 12.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wabash County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 24.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wabash County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wabash 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.