Douglas Township, Iroquois County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Douglas Township, Iroquois County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Douglas Township, Iroquois County and Iroquois County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Iroquois County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iroquois County compares with Illinois
Iroquois County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iroquois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Iroquois 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 injuries per crash.
What stands out in Iroquois County: 6.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 487 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iroquois County since 2015: 290 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Douglas Township, Iroquois County had 58 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Iroquois County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Douglas happened on I-57 (2) and SR-49 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Douglas Township, Iroquois County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iroquois County.
- 11.0% 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 Iroquois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iroquois County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 233 |
| Il-49 | 12 |
| US-24 | 11 |
| US-45 | 7 |
| SR-24 | 6 |
| Walnut | 3 |
| Us 45/52 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
Douglas Township, Iroquois County at a glance
| Population | 1,968 |
| Land area | 44.7 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60938) | $73,244 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60938) | $135,077 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iroquois 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 | 21 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +24% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +41% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | +11% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Douglas Township, Iroquois County
How common are truck crashes in Douglas Township, Iroquois County?
Iroquois County has had 487 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 290 people and killing 27.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Douglas Township, Iroquois County?
Truck crashes in Iroquois County peak in April, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Douglas Township, Iroquois County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Iroquois County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Douglas Township, Iroquois County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Iroquois County records 152.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Douglas Township, Iroquois 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.