Hale, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hale and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Warren County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 100 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Hale since 2015; patterns below come from Warren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
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
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hale fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-164; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 15.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hale at a glance
| Population | 320 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61447) | $82,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61447) | $96,029 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hale
How many truck accidents are there in Hale?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hale?
Since 2015, SR-164 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hale: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hale?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in September, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hale?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Hale compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hale?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.