Fenton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fenton and Whiteside County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Whiteside County numbers.
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 |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Whiteside County: 20.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 390 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whiteside County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Fenton since 2015, this page uses Whiteside County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
20.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Fenton happened on CR-1 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Fenton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whiteside County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1 | 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 |
Fenton at a glance
| Population | 558 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61251) | $79,464 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61251) | $185,426 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fenton
How common are truck crashes in Fenton?
Since 2015, 390 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whiteside County (188 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fenton?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Whiteside County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fenton?
Since 2015, Whiteside County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Fenton compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Whiteside County has 60.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fenton?
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.