Braceville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Braceville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Braceville and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 759 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Illinois
Grundy County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Grundy County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grundy County: 1 in 357 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 759 truck crashes since 2015, with 353 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 60 truck crashes reported in Braceville since 2015, this page uses Grundy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
13.6% 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 Braceville is I-55, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-113 (2), SR-17 (2) and SR-47 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Braceville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 193 |
| I-55 | 56 |
| N Division St | 22 |
| Il-47 | 21 |
| N Il-47 | 15 |
| Division St | 13 |
| I-080 | 11 |
| E Pine Bluff Rd | 10 |
Braceville at a glance
| Population | 722 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60407) | $89,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60407) | $182,589 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 42 | +112% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +34% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +27% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Braceville
How common are truck crashes in Braceville?
Since 2015, 759 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grundy County (353 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Braceville?
I-55 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Braceville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Braceville?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Braceville?
Since 2015, Grundy County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Braceville compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 121.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grundy County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Braceville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.