Warren County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren 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
7 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Illinois
Warren County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Warren County: 1 in 29 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-164 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come 6th St (1), US-34 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Warren County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-164, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 15.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Warren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-164 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 36 |
| US-67 | 25 |
| Il-110 | 13 |
| 180Th Ave | 8 |
| Il-164 | 5 |
| W Us-34 | 3 |
| North Main St | 3 |
| N Main St | 3 |
Warren County at a glance
| Population | 16,217 |
| Land area | 542.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,317 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +37% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Warren County
ZIP codes in Warren County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Warren County?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 100 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Warren County?
NHTSA data shows SR-164 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Warren County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Warren County?
September has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Warren County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Warren County records 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Warren County?
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.