The Galena Territory, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in The Galena Territory: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in The Galena Territory and Jo Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jo Daviess County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jo Daviess County compares with Illinois
Jo Daviess County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jo Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jo Daviess County at a glance: 1 in 39 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jo Daviess County. They injured 100 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in The Galena Territory since 2015, this page uses Jo Daviess County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of The Galena Territory since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for The Galena Territory fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment 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 Jo Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jo Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 34 |
| W Us-20 | 15 |
| Il-84 | 8 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 6 |
| E Us-20 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Us Rte 20 | 4 |
| State Rte 78 | 3 |
The Galena Territory at a glance
| Land area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61036) | $81,989 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61036) | $287,089 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jo Daviess 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +63% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +21% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | -20% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about The Galena Territory
How common are truck crashes in The Galena Territory?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jo Daviess County (100 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in The Galena Territory?
December has the most truck crashes in Jo Daviess County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in The Galena Territory?
Since 2015, Jo Daviess County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in The Galena Territory compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 65.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jo Daviess County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in The Galena Territory?
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.