Jackson Township, Effingham County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Effingham County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson Township, Effingham County compares with Illinois
Jackson Township, Effingham County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson Township, Effingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson Township, Effingham County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,388.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 24.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 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 | 13.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 7.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 69% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 42.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Jackson Township, Effingham County has lower values than Illinois for 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.
Jackson Township, Effingham County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson Township, Effingham County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is I-70, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-57 (5), CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd (1) and Fayette Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson Township, Effingham County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Effingham County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Effingham County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson Township, Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-57 | 5 |
| CR-6/1600TH Ave/Moccasin Rd | 1 |
| Fayette Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| Us- 45 | 1 |
| W Fayette Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson Township, Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 90 |
| I-57 | 71 |
| I70 Wb @ Mp 91 | 2 |
| Mp I070 90 | 2 |
| I-70 Eb Mp 87 | 1 |
| Mp 153 | 1 |
| Mp I057 155 | 1 |
| Mp I070 87 | 1 |
Jackson Township, Effingham County at a glance
| Population | 1,224 |
| Land area | 37.5 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62473) | $74,700 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62473) | $104,803 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson Township, Effingham 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +158% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +99% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Effingham County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Effingham County?
200 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson Township, Effingham County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 107 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, Effingham County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Effingham County?
The worst month is February: 18.0% of truck crashes in Jackson Township, Effingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Effingham County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Jackson Township, Effingham County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Effingham County compared with Illinois?
Jackson Township, Effingham County records 1,388.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Effingham County?
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.