Eldorado Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eldorado Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eldorado Township 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 sits below Illinois on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
Eldorado Township had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McDonough County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Eldorado happened on US-136 (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 Eldorado Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 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 |
Eldorado Township at a glance
| Population | 133 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61484) | $48,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61484) | $58,677 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eldorado Township
How many truck accidents are there in Eldorado Township?
McDonough County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eldorado Township?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in McDonough County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eldorado Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in McDonough County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Eldorado Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McDonough County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eldorado Township?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.