Warren Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 220 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren Township compares with Illinois
Warren Township against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren Township | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Warren Township sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Warren Township: 22.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Warren Township has recorded 220 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
22.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Warren happened on I-94 (7), US-41 (7), CR-19 Russell Rd (2), I-41 (2) and SR-120 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren Township since 2015.
Route planning tips for Warren Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Warren Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 7 |
| US-41 | 7 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren Township) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 129 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| Mp I094 10 | 3 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| Mp I094 8 | 2 |
| Mp I094 9 | 2 |
| I-094 | 2 |
| Hutchins Rd | 1 |
Warren Township at a glance
| Population | 65,661 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,827 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60031) | $111,034 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60031) | $333,390 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren Township 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 | 6 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 23 | +258% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 19 | -18% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -22% | 9.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warren Township
How many truck accidents are there in Warren Township?
220 truck crashes have been reported in Warren Township since 2015, with 5 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Warren Township?
The worst month is January: 17.7% of truck crashes in Warren Township happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Warren Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Warren Township since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Warren Township compare with Illinois?
Warren Township records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Warren 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.