Honey Creek Township, Adams County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Honey Creek Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, Adams County and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Illinois
Adams County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Adams County: June worst month: 12.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 113 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Honey Creek Township, Adams County since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Honey Creek since 2015: SR-61 (1) and US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Honey Creek Township, Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 21 |
| I-172 | 13 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| SR-57 | 9 |
| Gardner Expressway | 9 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| 4Th | 5 |
| 3Rd Street | 4 |
Honey Creek Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 706 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62325) | $75,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62325) | $155,324 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +127% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 25 | +18% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Honey Creek Township, Adams County
How many truck crashes happen in Honey Creek Township, Adams County?
Adams County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Honey Creek Township, Adams County?
The worst month is June: 12.0% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Honey Creek Township, Adams County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Honey Creek Township, Adams County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Adams County records 37.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Honey Creek Township, Adams 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.