Martinsville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martinsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Martinsville 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 |
Clark County sits below Illinois 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in 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.
Martinsville had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clark County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-8 Clarksville Rd (1) and I- 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Martinsville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 5 |
| CR-8 Clarksville Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 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 |
Martinsville at a glance
| Population | 1,083 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 536 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62442) | $70,284 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62442) | $84,600 |
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 Martinsville
How many truck crashes happen in Martinsville?
Clark County has had 447 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Martinsville?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Martinsville: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Martinsville?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Martinsville?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Martinsville compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Martinsville?
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.