Melrose Township, Clark County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Melrose Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Melrose 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
Since 2015, 447 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 213 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Melrose Township, Clark County had 4 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
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Melrose happened on SR-1 (2) and Angling Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Melrose Township, Clark County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Angling Rd | 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 |
Melrose Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 332 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62478) | $98,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62478) | $166,712 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Melrose Township, Clark County
How many truck accidents are there in Melrose Township, Clark County?
Clark County has had 447 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Melrose Township, Clark County?
June has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Melrose Township, Clark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clark County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Melrose Township, Clark County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
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 Melrose 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.