Lively Grove, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lively Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lively Grove and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Illinois
Washington County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 184.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Washington County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Washington County: 32.4% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.1% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 132 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Lively Grove since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lively Grove since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-8 E Main St (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Lively Grove fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-8 E Main St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 151 |
| Il-127 | 14 |
| US-51 | 13 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| Il-15 | 6 |
| Il-177 | 5 |
| SR-127 | 4 |
| County Highway 11 | 2 |
Lively Grove at a glance
| Population | 569 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62292) | $47,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62292) | $69,436 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 13 | +90% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | +68% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +20% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lively Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Lively Grove?
Washington County has had 295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lively Grove?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lively Grove?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Lively Grove compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 184.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lively Grove?
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.