Concord Township, Bureau County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concord Township, Bureau County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Concord Township, Bureau County and Bureau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bureau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 489 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bureau County compares with Illinois
Bureau County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bureau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bureau County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Bureau 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.
The headline for Bureau County: 1 in 455 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 489 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bureau County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 73 truck crashes reported in Concord Township, Bureau County since 2015, this page uses Bureau County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Concord is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-40 (2), 650E St (1) and CR-1200 E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Concord Township, Bureau County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bureau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| 650E St | 1 |
| CR-1200 E | 1 |
| I- 80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bureau County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 308 |
| I-180 | 10 |
| Il-40 | 8 |
| N Ave | 8 |
| I-080 | 7 |
| SR-40 | 7 |
| N Il-26 | 5 |
| SR-34 | 5 |
Concord Township, Bureau County at a glance
| Population | 1,416 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61379) | $63,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61379) | $105,762 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bureau 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 31 | +120% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +23% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | +12% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Concord Township, Bureau County
How many truck accidents are there in Concord Township, Bureau County?
Bureau County has had 489 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 229 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Concord Township, Bureau County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Concord: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Concord Township, Bureau County?
Truck crashes in Bureau County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Concord Township, Bureau County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Bureau County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Concord Township, Bureau County compared with Illinois?
Bureau County records 129.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Concord Township, Bureau County?
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.