Whiteash, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whiteash: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whiteash 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 |
Williamson County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Williamson County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
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 0 truck crashes were reported in Whiteash since 2015; patterns below come from Williamson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of Whiteash with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-148 (5), SR-13 (3) and SR-37 (3).
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 Whiteash fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 10 |
| SR-148 | 5 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| E Clark Trail | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 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 |
Whiteash at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62951) | $50,657 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62951) | $99,306 |
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 Whiteash
How common are truck crashes in Whiteash?
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamson County (314 injured, 37 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Whiteash?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whiteash: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whiteash?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Whiteash?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Whiteash compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 77.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Whiteash?
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.