West Township, Effingham County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Township, Effingham County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West 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.
The headline for Effingham County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in West Township, Effingham County since 2015, this page uses Effingham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
14.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of West with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-40 (2) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for West Township, Effingham County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 14.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-70 | 8 |
| 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 |
West Township, Effingham County at a glance
| Population | 433 |
| Land area | 36.9 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62838) | $82,976 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62838) | $126,953 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Township, Effingham County
How common are truck crashes in West Township, Effingham County?
Since 2015, 1,203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Effingham County (618 injured, 54 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Township, Effingham County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Township, Effingham County?
February has the most truck crashes in Effingham County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Township, Effingham County?
Since 2015, Effingham County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West 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.