Johnson Township, Clark County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnson 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clark County at a glance: 18.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 447 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Johnson Township, Clark County since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
18.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Johnson happened on I-70 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Johnson Township, Clark County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- With 18.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
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 |
Johnson Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 363 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62420) | $65,771 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62420) | $137,339 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Johnson Township, Clark County
How common are truck crashes in Johnson Township, Clark County?
447 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 213 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Johnson Township, Clark County?
June has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Johnson Township, Clark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clark County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Johnson Township, Clark County compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson Township, Clark 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.