Blairsville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blairsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blairsville and Williamson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williamson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 611 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Illinois
Williamson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Williamson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Williamson County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Williamson County has recorded 611 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Blairsville since 2015; patterns below come from Williamson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-148 leads within 10 miles of Blairsville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-57 (2), E Clark Trail (1) and Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Blairsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-148 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-148 | 3 |
| I-57 | 2 |
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 257 |
| W Deyoung St | 32 |
| Il-37 | 17 |
| I-24 | 15 |
| Il-13 | 13 |
| N Refuge Rd | 12 |
| Halfway Rd | 9 |
| I-057 | 9 |
Blairsville at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62949) | $37,308 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62949) | $62,547 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +83% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 46 | +58% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 51 | +11% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blairsville
How many truck crashes happen in Blairsville?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 314 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Blairsville?
Since 2015, SR-148 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blairsville: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blairsville?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blairsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Blairsville compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 77.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Williamson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blairsville?
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.