Barnhill, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barnhill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barnhill and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
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 sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wayne County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 175 truck crashes since 2015, with 95 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 31 truck crashes were reported in Barnhill since 2015; patterns below come from Wayne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-45 (2), 1800 E Rd (1) and I-64 (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 Barnhill fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| 1800 E Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 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 |
Barnhill at a glance
| Population | 625 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62809) | $43,900 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62809) | $115,846 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barnhill
How many truck crashes happen in Barnhill?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (95 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Barnhill?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barnhill since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barnhill?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Barnhill?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Barnhill compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 98.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barnhill?
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.