Bushnell, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bushnell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bushnell and McDonough County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonough County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonough County compares with Illinois
McDonough County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonough County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonough County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
McDonough County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in McDonough County: October worst month: 13.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDonough County. They injured 69 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Bushnell since 2015, this page uses McDonough County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
Road surface: 6.8% 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 Bushnell happened on SR-9 (1) and US-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Bushnell fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonough County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 McDonough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonough County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 10 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| E Jackson St | 5 |
| E 2100Th St | 5 |
| N Lafayette St | 4 |
| Jackson St | 3 |
| Il-110 | 3 |
| Il 336 | 3 |
Bushnell at a glance
| Population | 2,649 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,251 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61422) | $68,207 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61422) | $73,072 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonough 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -19% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bushnell
How many truck crashes happen in Bushnell?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDonough County (69 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bushnell?
Truck crashes in McDonough County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bushnell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in McDonough County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bushnell compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McDonough County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bushnell?
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.