Hanover Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hanover Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 214 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hanover Township compares with Illinois
Hanover Township against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hanover Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hanover Township | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Hanover Township is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
What stands out in Hanover Township: 0.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Hanover Township has recorded 214 truck crashes since 2015, with 110 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-59 (3), US-20 (3) and SR-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hanover Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hanover Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| SR-59 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| Barrington Rd | 1 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-11 Army Trail Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hanover Township) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 140 |
| Mp I090 56 | 3 |
| Mp I090 67 | 2 |
| Sutton Rd | 2 |
| I-90 Wb Mp 60.1 | 2 |
| I-90 West | 2 |
| I-90Wb | 2 |
| Mp I090 59 | 2 |
Hanover Township at a glance
| Population | 97,751 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,928 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60107) | $101,100 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60107) | $271,589 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hanover Township 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 | 3 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +275% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +40% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 37.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 27.0 a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hanover Township
How many truck crashes happen in Hanover Township?
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hanover Township (110 injured, 0 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hanover Township?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hanover since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hanover Township?
Truck crashes in Hanover Township peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hanover Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hanover Township since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hanover Township compare with Illinois?
Hanover Township records 19.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hanover Township?
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.