Bellmont, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bellmont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bellmont and Wabash County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wabash County numbers.
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 sits below Illinois on 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
Wabash County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 138 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bellmont since 2015, this page uses Wabash County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bellmont since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-130 (2) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 12.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Bellmont fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wabash County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Wabash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 2 |
| 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 |
Bellmont at a glance
| Population | 239 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 735 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62811) | $52,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62811) | $49,352 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bellmont
How common are truck crashes in Bellmont?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wabash County (14 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bellmont?
March has the most truck crashes in Wabash County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bellmont?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wabash County since 2015, 12.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bellmont compare with Illinois?
Wabash County records 24.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bellmont?
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.