Germantown, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Germantown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Germantown and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Illinois
Clinton County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Clinton County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Clinton County: 1 in 204 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Germantown had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clinton County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-50 (2), Ellwood Rd (1) and I- 64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Germantown fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Ellwood Rd | 1 |
| I- 64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 46 |
| US-50 | 24 |
| SR-161 | 7 |
| Il-127 | 5 |
| Old Us Highway 50 | 5 |
| Germantown Rd | 4 |
| SR-127 | 4 |
| St Rose Rd | 4 |
Germantown at a glance
| Population | 1,387 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,360 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62245) | $91,767 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62245) | $200,024 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | +102% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | -7% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Germantown
How common are truck crashes in Germantown?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 97 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Germantown?
I-64 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Germantown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Germantown?
January has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Germantown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clinton County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Germantown compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 50.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Germantown?
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.