Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County and Cumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cumberland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Illinois
Cumberland County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 369.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 6.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Cumberland County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cumberland County: 19.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 244 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
19.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 19.6% 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
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 272 |
| I-57 | 60 |
| I-070 | 9 |
| Il-130 | 7 |
| Mp I070 117 | 5 |
| N 500 East Rd | 4 |
| Cr 500 | 2 |
| Il Rt 130 | 2 |
Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County at a glance
| Population | 365 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62428) | $53,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62428) | $99,045 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +102% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 45 | +32% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County
How many truck accidents are there in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County?
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (244 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Crooked Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County?
January has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 369.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland 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.