Honey Creek Township, Crawford County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Illinois
Crawford County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 10.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Crawford County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Crawford County: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County since 2015; patterns below come from Crawford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 16.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Honey Creek since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Honey Creek Township, Crawford County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Il-1 | 14 |
| Il Rt 1 | 5 |
| State Highway 1 | 3 |
| E 2000Th Ave | 3 |
| Cr-19 | 2 |
| E 1050Th Ave | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| 1400E (Rt1) | 1 |
Honey Creek Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 1,442 |
| Land area | 48.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62427) | $81,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62427) | $153,840 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +77% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +30% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -30% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Honey Creek Township, Crawford County
How common are truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (33 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County?
September has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Honey Creek Township, Crawford County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 31.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Honey Creek Township, Crawford 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.