Galt, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galt 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
Since 2015, 390 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whiteside County. They injured 188 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Galt 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
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 within 10 miles of Galt with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-88 (1), Prophet Rd (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Galt fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Whiteside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 3 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Prophet Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 |
Galt at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61037) | $70,357 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galt
How many truck accidents are there in Galt?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Whiteside County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 188 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Galt?
Since 2015, SR-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Galt: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Galt?
Truck crashes in Whiteside County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Galt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Whiteside County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Galt 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 Galt?
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.