Greenfield Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenfield Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenfield Township 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 |
Grundy County has lower values than Illinois for 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 Grundy County: 1 in 357 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 759 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grundy County. They injured 353 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Greenfield Township had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grundy County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-17 (2), 3600E (1) and CR-52 Campus Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Greenfield Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.6% 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
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| 3600E | 1 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Greenfield Township at a glance
| Population | 1,006 |
| Land area | 17.3 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60474) | $85,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60474) | $178,231 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenfield Township
How many truck accidents are there in Greenfield Township?
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 Greenfield Township?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenfield: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenfield Township?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenfield Township?
Since 2015, Grundy County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Greenfield Township compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 121.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenfield 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.