Richland Township, Marshall County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, Marshall County 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 sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Marshall County at a glance: 18.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 172 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Richland Township, Marshall County 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Richland happened on SR-89 (2), SR-26 (1) and SR-29 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Marshall County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Richland Township, Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 398 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61570) | $71,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61570) | $124,203 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Marshall County
How common are truck crashes in Richland Township, Marshall County?
172 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 86 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richland Township, Marshall County?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in February, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richland Township, Marshall County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richland Township, Marshall County compare 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 Richland Township, 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.