Mound Township, Effingham County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mound Township, Effingham County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mound Township, Effingham County and Effingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Effingham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 1,203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Effingham County compares with Illinois
Effingham County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Effingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 302.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Effingham 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 Effingham County: 1 in 385 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Effingham County has recorded 1,203 truck crashes since 2015, with 618 people injured and 54 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 112 truck crashes were reported in Mound Township, Effingham County since 2015; patterns below come from Effingham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mound is I-70, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-57 (2), US-40 (2) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Mound Township, Effingham County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Effingham County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 14.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment 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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-57 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 494 |
| I-57 | 312 |
| N 3Rd St | 13 |
| W Fayette Ave | 12 |
| N Keller Dr | 9 |
| E Fayette Ave | 8 |
| S Banker St | 8 |
| W Evergreen Ave | 7 |
Mound Township, Effingham County at a glance
| Population | 3,524 |
| Land area | 37.0 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62411) | $66,111 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62411) | $143,136 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 52 | +51% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 86 | +64% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 116 | +35% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mound Township, Effingham County
How many truck crashes happen in Mound Township, Effingham County?
Since 2015, 1,203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Effingham County (618 injured, 54 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mound Township, Effingham County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mound: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mound Township, Effingham County?
The worst month is February: 12.9% of truck crashes in Effingham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mound Township, Effingham County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mound Township, Effingham County compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 302.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Effingham County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mound 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.