Wayne County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne 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
1 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Illinois
Wayne County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 35.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Wayne County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wayne County at a glance: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 95 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-64 (2), US-45 (2) and 1800 E Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Wayne County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 4 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| 1800 E Rd | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 86 |
| US-45 | 10 |
| W Delaware St | 5 |
| S 1St St | 5 |
| Il-15 | 5 |
| Cr-1 | 4 |
| Il-242 | 3 |
| Ch 16 | 2 |
Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 15,928 |
| Land area | 713.8 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,653 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +185% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +19% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | +25% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wayne County
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Questions fleets ask about Wayne County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne County?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (95 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne County?
SR-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Wayne County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne County?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wayne County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wayne County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 98.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne 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.