Woodford County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 305 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodford County compares with Illinois
Woodford County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodford County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Woodford County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Woodford County: 24.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Woodford County has recorded 305 truck crashes since 2015, with 151 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 19.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Road surface: 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Woodford County since 2015: I-39 (1), I-74 (1), SR-116 (1), SR-117 (1) and SR-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Woodford County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Woodford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Woodford County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodford County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 61 |
| I-39 | 42 |
| I-039 | 8 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| SR-116 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| N Main St | 3 |
| Il-116 | 3 |
Woodford County at a glance
| Population | 38,290 |
| Land area | 527.6 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $99,323 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodford 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 27 | +14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Woodford County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Woodford County
How common are truck crashes in Woodford County?
305 truck crashes have been reported in Woodford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 151 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodford County?
The worst month is February: 19.3% of truck crashes in Woodford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Woodford County?
Since 2015, Woodford County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Woodford County compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Woodford County has 67.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodford County?
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.