Washington Township, Carroll County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Carroll County and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Illinois
Carroll County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 9.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Carroll County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Carroll County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Carroll County since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Carroll County.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Carroll County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- With 17.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-84 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 4 |
| Il Route 78 | 2 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Scenic Ridge Rd | 2 |
| Shannon Rte | 2 |
| State Rte 78 | 2 |
| 3Rd St | 1 |
| 5Th St | 1 |
Washington Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 313 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61074) | $50,691 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61074) | $90,857 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -47% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Carroll County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Carroll County?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 28 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Carroll County?
The worst month is March: 16.4% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Carroll County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Washington Township, Carroll County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Carroll County records 30.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Carroll 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.