Johnson Township, Christian County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson Township, Christian County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnson Township, Christian County and Christian County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Christian County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Christian County compares with Illinois
Christian County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Christian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Christian County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Christian County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Christian County at a glance: 10.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Christian County. They injured 111 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Johnson Township, Christian County had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Christian County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Johnson since 2015: 1250E Rd (1), CR-12 350N (1), CR-500 N (1) and SR-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Johnson Township, Christian County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 1250E Rd | 1 |
| CR-12 350N | 1 |
| CR-500 N | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Christian County) |
|---|---|
| Il-48 | 14 |
| US-51 | 11 |
| Il-29 | 10 |
| SR-29 | 7 |
| East Road | 6 |
| Il-48 (Nb) | 4 |
| North Rd | 4 |
| North Road | 4 |
Johnson Township, Christian County at a glance
| Population | 718 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62556) | $55,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62556) | $101,733 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Christian 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 | 11 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +28% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -2% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Johnson Township, Christian County
How many truck crashes happen in Johnson Township, Christian County?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Christian County (111 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Johnson Township, Christian County?
Truck crashes in Christian County peak in October, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Johnson Township, Christian County?
Since 2015, Christian County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Johnson Township, Christian County compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Christian County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson Township, Christian 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.