Bowdre, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowdre: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bowdre and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 265 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Illinois
Douglas County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Douglas County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Douglas County: 19.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 265 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Bowdre since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bowdre is US-36, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-57 (1), SR-130 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Bowdre fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 19.5% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 113 |
| US-36 | 10 |
| Il-133 | 5 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| United States Highway 36 | 4 |
| Us Route 36 | 4 |
| I-057 | 3 |
| Il-130 | 2 |
Bowdre at a glance
| Population | 626 |
| Land area | 48.1 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61930) | $79,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61930) | $120,984 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +42% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | +52% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +46% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bowdre
How many truck crashes happen in Bowdre?
Since 2015, 265 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (125 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bowdre?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bowdre: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bowdre?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bowdre?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Bowdre compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 115.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bowdre?
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.