Whiteside County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whiteside 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
7 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whiteside County compares with Illinois
Whiteside County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whiteside County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Whiteside County: 20.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Whiteside County has recorded 390 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-40 leads in Whiteside County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (2), CR-12/HAHNAMAN Rd (1) and CR-84 Waller Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Whiteside County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whiteside County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 20.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Whiteside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Whiteside County) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-12/HAHNAMAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Waller Rd | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Prophet Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whiteside County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 133 |
| Us Route 30 | 19 |
| US-30 | 17 |
| U.S. Route 30 | 8 |
| Il-40 | 7 |
| Lincoln Rd | 7 |
| 1St Ave | 7 |
| Us Rt 30 | 5 |
Whiteside County at a glance
| Population | 54,657 |
| Land area | 684.1 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,854 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whiteside 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +56% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +6% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Whiteside County
How common are truck crashes in Whiteside County?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Whiteside County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 188 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whiteside County?
SR-40 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Whiteside County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Whiteside County?
Truck crashes in Whiteside County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whiteside County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Whiteside County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Whiteside County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Whiteside County records 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whiteside County?
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.