Metamora, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Metamora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Metamora 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Metamora since 2015, this page uses Woodford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
24.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-26 (1) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Metamora fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 24.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Metamora at a glance
| Population | 3,870 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,698 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61548) | $128,559 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61548) | $240,172 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Metamora
How many truck accidents are there in Metamora?
Woodford County has had 305 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 151 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Metamora?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Metamora: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Metamora?
The worst month is February: 19.3% of truck crashes in Woodford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Metamora?
Since 2015, Woodford County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Metamora 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 Metamora?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.