Bradley Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradley Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bradley Township and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Illinois
Jackson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jackson County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 92 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Bradley Township since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bradley since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-4 (2) and CR-7 Brick Plant Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Bradley Township fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-7 Brick Plant Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 10 |
| Main | 9 |
| Il-4 | 9 |
| Il-3 | 9 |
| Walnut St | 9 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 5 |
Bradley Township at a glance
| Population | 1,891 |
| Land area | 44.9 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62916) | $85,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62916) | $88,254 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +83% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | -19% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bradley Township
How many truck accidents are there in Bradley Township?
184 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 92 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradley Township?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bradley Township?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Bradley Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bradley Township?
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.