Ross Township, Edgar County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ross Township, Edgar County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ross Township, Edgar County 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher 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
Edgar County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
Ross Township, Edgar County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Edgar County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 Ross happened on US-150 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Ross Township, Edgar County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
Ross Township, Edgar County at a glance
| Population | 1,471 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 40 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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ross Township, Edgar County
How many truck accidents are there in Ross Township, Edgar County?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edgar County (65 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ross Township, Edgar County?
The worst month is April: 11.0% of truck crashes in Edgar County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ross Township, Edgar County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edgar County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Ross Township, Edgar County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgar County has 48.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ross Township, Edgar 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.