May Township, Christian County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in May Township, Christian County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in May 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 |
Christian County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Christian County: 10.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Christian County. They injured 111 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in May Township, Christian County since 2015; patterns below come from Christian County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-51 leads within 10 miles of May with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 1250E Rd (1), 2500 East Rd (1) and SR-29 (1).
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 May Township, Christian County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| 1250E Rd | 1 |
| 2500 East Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| Ts-2300N Rd | 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 |
May Township, Christian County at a glance
| Population | 1,798 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62568) | $62,718 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62568) | $124,884 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about May Township, Christian County
How many truck crashes happen in May Township, Christian County?
Christian County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in May Township, Christian County?
Since 2015, US-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of May: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in May Township, Christian County?
October has the most truck crashes in Christian County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in May Township, Christian County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Christian County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does May Township, Christian County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Christian County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in May Township, Christian 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.