Oakdale, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakdale 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Washington County: 32.4% after dark, against 24.1% across Illinois.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 295 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Oakdale since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakdale since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-6 (1), CR-8 E Main St (1) and SR-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Oakdale fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-6 | 1 |
| CR-8 E Main St | 1 |
| SR-127 | 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 |
Oakdale at a glance
| Population | 197 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62268) | $95,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62268) | $148,035 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oakdale
How many truck accidents are there in Oakdale?
Washington County has had 295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oakdale?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oakdale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Oakdale compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 184.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oakdale?
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.