Richland Township, LaSalle County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, LaSalle County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, LaSalle County and LaSalle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaSalle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 1,266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaSalle County compares with Illinois
LaSalle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaSalle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
LaSalle County sits below Illinois on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in LaSalle County: 16.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,266 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaSalle County since 2015: 578 people were injured and 56 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Richland Township, LaSalle County since 2015; patterns below come from LaSalle County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Richland is I-39, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-18 (2), SR-178 (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, LaSalle County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaSalle County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 LaSalle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaSalle County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 424 |
| I-39 | 227 |
| Columbus St | 11 |
| SR-251 | 11 |
| I-080 | 9 |
| E 8Th Rd | 9 |
| Il Rt 71 | 8 |
| US-34 | 8 |
Richland Township, LaSalle County at a glance
| Population | 342 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61332) | $50,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61332) | $84,985 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaSalle 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +120% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 100 | +35% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 106 | +6% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, LaSalle County
How many truck crashes happen in Richland Township, LaSalle County?
1,266 truck crashes have been reported in LaSalle County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 578 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Richland Township, LaSalle County?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richland Township, LaSalle County?
January has the most truck crashes in LaSalle County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richland Township, LaSalle County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaSalle County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richland Township, LaSalle County compare with Illinois?
LaSalle County records 101.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland Township, LaSalle County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.