Rome Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rome Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rome Township and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 796 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Illinois
Jefferson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Jefferson County: 1 in 244 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 796 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 367 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 65 truck crashes reported in Rome Township since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rome is I-57, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (2), SR-37 (1) and Sr- 37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Rome Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 8 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| Sr- 37 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 354 |
| I-64 | 151 |
| I-057 | 20 |
| Broadway | 19 |
| I-064 | 7 |
| Veterans Memorial Dr | 6 |
| E Lynchberg Rd | 6 |
| Broadway St | 6 |
Rome Township at a glance
| Population | 1,619 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62830) | $62,400 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62830) | $137,445 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +114% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 51 | +67% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 72 | +42% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rome Township
How common are truck crashes in Rome Township?
796 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 367 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rome Township?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rome: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rome Township?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rome Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Rome Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 182.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rome 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.