Brouilletts Creek, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brouilletts Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brouilletts Creek and Edgar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Edgar County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgar County compares with Illinois
Edgar County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgar County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Edgar County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Edgar County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 91 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edgar County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Brouilletts Creek since 2015, this page uses Edgar County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% 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 Brouilletts Creek happened on US-150 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Brouilletts Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Edgar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgar County) |
|---|---|
| Il-16 | 5 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Il-133 | 5 |
| Il-1 | 5 |
| Il Rt 1 | 4 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| Main | 3 |
| E Jasper St | 3 |
Brouilletts Creek at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Land area | 31.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61924) | $76,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61924) | $105,922 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgar 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +64% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | +40% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brouilletts Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Brouilletts Creek?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Edgar County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 65 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brouilletts Creek?
April has the most truck crashes in Edgar County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brouilletts Creek?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edgar County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Brouilletts Creek compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edgar County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brouilletts Creek?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.