Lowpoint, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lowpoint: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lowpoint and Woodford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Woodford County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Illinois, Woodford County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on 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
Police reported 305 crashes involving commercial trucks in Woodford County since 2015: 151 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lowpoint since 2015, this page uses Woodford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 19.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lowpoint since 2015: SR-117 (1) and SR-89 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lowpoint fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodford County.
- 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 |
Lowpoint at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61545) | $72,692 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61545) | $203,359 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lowpoint
How many truck crashes happen in Lowpoint?
305 truck crashes have been reported in Woodford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 151 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lowpoint?
February has the most truck crashes in Woodford County, 19.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lowpoint?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Woodford County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lowpoint compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Woodford County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lowpoint?
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.