Martin Township, Crawford County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martin Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Martin 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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Crawford County at a glance: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Martin Township, Crawford County since 2015, this page uses Crawford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (16.9%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Martin since 2015: SR-33 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Martin Township, Crawford County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Martin Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 534 |
| Land area | 42.6 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62464) | $60,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62464) | $88,363 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Martin Township, Crawford County
How common are truck crashes in Martin Township, Crawford County?
Crawford County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Martin Township, Crawford County?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in September, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Martin Township, Crawford County?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Martin Township, Crawford County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Martin Township, Crawford County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.