Union Township, Effingham County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Effingham County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Effingham County at a glance: 1 in 385 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Effingham County since 2015: 618 people were injured and 54 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Effingham County since 2015; patterns below come from Effingham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
14.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Union is I-57, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 2300th St (1), SR-37 (1) and Us- 45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Effingham County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.8% 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
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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 2 |
| 2300th St | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| Us- 45 | 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 |
Union Township, Effingham County at a glance
| Population | 766 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 21 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 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 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 116. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Effingham County
How many truck crashes happen in Union 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 Union Township, Effingham County?
I-57 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, Effingham County?
Truck crashes in Effingham County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Township, Effingham County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Effingham County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Union Township, Effingham County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 302.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Effingham County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union Township, Effingham County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.