Elsah, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elsah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elsah and Jersey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jersey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 82 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jersey County compares with Illinois
Jersey County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jersey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jersey County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Jersey County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jersey County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.6%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jersey County. They injured 47 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 53 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Elsah since 2015, this page uses Jersey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of Elsah with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Elsah fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jersey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jersey County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 17 |
| Il-16 | 5 |
| Il-267 | 5 |
| S State St | 3 |
| Bethany Rd | 2 |
| Cr-16 | 2 |
| Il-111 | 2 |
| Range Line Rd | 2 |
Elsah at a glance
| Population | 519 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 475 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62028) | $72,031 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jersey 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +2% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elsah
How common are truck crashes in Elsah?
82 truck crashes have been reported in Jersey County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 47 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elsah?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elsah: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elsah?
Truck crashes in Jersey County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elsah?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jersey County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elsah compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jersey County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elsah?
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.