Montgomery Township, Crawford County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montgomery 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Crawford County is lower on 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
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 33 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Montgomery 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%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Montgomery happened on SR-33 (1) and US-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Montgomery Township, Crawford County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 |
| US-41 | 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 |
Montgomery Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 625 |
| Land area | 54.0 sq mi |
| Density | 12 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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery Township, Crawford County
How many truck accidents are there in Montgomery Township, Crawford County?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (33 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Montgomery Township, Crawford County?
September has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montgomery 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 do truck crashes in Montgomery Township, Crawford County compare with Illinois?
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 Montgomery 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.