Douglas Township, Clark County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Douglas Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Douglas Township, Clark County and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 447 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Illinois
Clark County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 246.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Clark County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clark County: 18.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 447 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 213 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Douglas Township, Clark County since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Douglas is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1 (3), CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd (1) and CR-8 Clarksville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Douglas Township, Clark County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 1 |
| CR-8 Clarksville Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| Mitchell Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 244 |
| Il-1 | 18 |
| US-40 | 11 |
| I-070 | 9 |
| Il-49 | 9 |
| E 950Th Rd | 4 |
| W Trefz Dr | 4 |
| E Clarksville Rd | 3 |
Douglas Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 125 |
| Land area | 17.7 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62441) | $80,738 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62441) | $153,342 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +82% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 30 | +69% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | +36% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Douglas Township, Clark County
How common are truck crashes in Douglas Township, Clark County?
Since 2015, 447 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (213 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Douglas Township, Clark County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Douglas: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas Township, Clark County?
June has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Douglas Township, Clark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clark County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Douglas Township, Clark County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 246.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Douglas Township, Clark 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.