Kaskaskia Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kaskaskia Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kaskaskia Township and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Illinois
Fayette County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Fayette County is lower on injuries per crash, 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.
The headline for Fayette County: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 495 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 223 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Kaskaskia Township had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fayette County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Kaskaskia with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-40 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Kaskaskia Township fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 269 |
| I-57 | 50 |
| US-51 | 19 |
| US-40 | 9 |
| I-070 | 7 |
| Mp I070 64 | 5 |
| Il-185 | 4 |
| N 2125 St | 4 |
Kaskaskia Township at a glance
| Population | 537 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62885) | $64,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62885) | $148,505 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | +63% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 41 | +3% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kaskaskia Township
How common are truck crashes in Kaskaskia Township?
Since 2015, 495 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (223 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kaskaskia Township?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kaskaskia since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kaskaskia Township?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kaskaskia Township?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Kaskaskia Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 198.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kaskaskia Township?
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.