Marshall County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall County: 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
1 of 172 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Illinois
Marshall County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marshall County: 18.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 86 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 57.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Marshall County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-39 (1), SR-26 (1) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Marshall County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 18.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 66 |
| State Rt 17 | 5 |
| Il Rt 17 | 4 |
| Il-17 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 3 |
| I-039 | 2 |
| Il Rt 26 | 2 |
| Mp I039 40 | 2 |
Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 11,552 |
| Land area | 386.8 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,125 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +112% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marshall County
ZIP codes in Marshall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marshall County
How common are truck crashes in Marshall County?
Marshall County has had 172 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marshall County?
February has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marshall County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marshall County compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 130.6 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marshall 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.