Phillips, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phillips: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Phillips 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 |
White County sits below Illinois 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
Police reported 172 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Phillips since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Phillips since 2015: I-64 (2) and SR-130 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Phillips fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 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 |
Phillips at a glance
| Population | 1,058 |
| Land area | 65.0 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62827) | $52,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62827) | $102,535 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Phillips
How common are truck crashes in Phillips?
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (68 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Phillips?
February has the most truck crashes in White County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Phillips?
Since 2015, White County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Phillips compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 109.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Phillips?
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.