Lynn Township, Knox County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynn Township, Knox County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lynn Township, Knox County and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Illinois
Knox County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Knox County sits below Illinois on injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Knox County: 19.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 148 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lynn Township, Knox County since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads within 10 miles of Lynn with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-34 (2), Access Rd (1) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lynn Township, Knox County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 144 |
| US-34 | 20 |
| Henderson St | 4 |
| Illinois Route 97 | 4 |
| Knox Highway 10 | 4 |
| Knox Highway 12 | 4 |
| N Henderson St | 4 |
| S Linwood Rd | 3 |
Lynn Township, Knox County at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61449) | $51,635 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61449) | $66,137 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 16 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | +13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lynn Township, Knox County
How many truck accidents are there in Lynn Township, Knox County?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 148 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lynn Township, Knox County?
SR-17 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lynn since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lynn Township, Knox County?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lynn Township, Knox County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lynn Township, Knox County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lynn Township, Knox County?
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.