Energy, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Energy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Energy 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.
Williamson County at a glance: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williamson County. They injured 314 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Energy since 2015; patterns below come from Williamson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: SR-148 (5), SR-37 (3) and SR-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Energy fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 9 |
| SR-148 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| W Main St | 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 |
Energy at a glance
| Population | 956 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 800 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62933) | $67,794 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62933) | $158,691 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Energy
How many truck accidents are there in Energy?
Williamson County has had 611 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Energy?
I-57 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Energy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Energy?
The worst month is July: 11.8% of truck crashes in Williamson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Energy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Energy compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 77.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Williamson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Energy?
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.