La Rose, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Rose: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Rose and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
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 |
Marshall County has lower values than Illinois for 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in La Rose since 2015, this page uses Marshall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
SR-89 leads within 10 miles of La Rose with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-39 (1), SR-117 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for La Rose fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-89; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.1% 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
La Rose at a glance
| Population | 98 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 384 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61541) | $41,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61541) | $72,900 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Rose
How common are truck crashes in La Rose?
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (86 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in La Rose?
SR-89 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La Rose since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in La Rose?
February has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in La Rose?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in La Rose 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 La Rose?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.