Venedy, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Venedy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Venedy 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 Venedy: I-64 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Venedy.
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 3 truck crashes reported in Venedy since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Venedy with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-6 (1), I- 64 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Venedy fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| I- 64 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Venedy at a glance
| Population | 123 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 438 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62214) | $104,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62214) | $168,949 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Venedy
How common are truck crashes in Venedy?
Since 2015, 295 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (132 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Venedy?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Venedy since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Venedy?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Venedy?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Venedy compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 184.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Venedy?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.