Broughton Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Broughton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Broughton Township and Livingston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Livingston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 525 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Illinois
Livingston County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Livingston County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Livingston County: 20.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 525 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 247 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Broughton Township since 2015; patterns below come from Livingston County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Broughton is SR-47, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-116 (2), SR-17 (2) and 3600E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Livingston County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Broughton Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 20.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-116 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| 3600E | 1 |
| Il-116 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 218 |
| Barack Obama Presidential | 12 |
| Il-47 | 11 |
| SR-47 | 10 |
| Il Rt 47 | 8 |
| Il-116 | 8 |
| Old Il-66 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
Broughton Township at a glance
| Population | 295 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60934) | $81,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60934) | $171,888 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +31% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 43 | +13% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Broughton Township
How many truck crashes happen in Broughton Township?
Livingston County has had 525 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 247 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Broughton Township?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Broughton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Broughton Township?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Livingston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Broughton Township?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Broughton Township compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 127.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Broughton Township?
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.