Burnt Prairie, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnt Prairie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burnt Prairie and White County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use White County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 172 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Illinois
White County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, White County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
White County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
White County has recorded 172 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Burnt Prairie since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-15 leads within 10 miles of Burnt Prairie with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 1800 E Rd (1), I-64 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for White County.
Route planning tips for Burnt Prairie fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-15; 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| 1800 E Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 59 |
| US-45 | 17 |
| Il-141 | 9 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| Rt. 1 | 3 |
| Il-1 | 3 |
| Co Rd 2550 | 2 |
| I-064 | 2 |
Burnt Prairie at a glance
| Population | 33 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 434 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +0% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burnt Prairie
How many truck accidents are there in Burnt Prairie?
172 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 68 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Burnt Prairie?
SR-15 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burnt Prairie since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnt Prairie?
Truck crashes in White County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burnt Prairie?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Burnt Prairie compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 109.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burnt Prairie?
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.