Roberts Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roberts Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roberts Township 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 runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Marshall County: 18.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 172 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Roberts Township since 2015, this page uses Marshall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 57.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
18.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roberts since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-26 (2), SR-89 (2), I-39 (1), SR-18 (1) and Sr- 18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Roberts Township 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-26 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 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 |
Roberts Township at a glance
| Population | 878 |
| Land area | 37.7 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61375) | $81,293 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61375) | $165,604 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roberts Township
How many truck accidents are there in Roberts Township?
Since 2015, 172 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (86 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roberts Township?
The worst month is February: 15.7% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Roberts Township?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Roberts Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
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 Roberts 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.