Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for McDonough County: October 13.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
McDonough County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McDonough County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Walnut Grove since 2015: US-67 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-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 |
Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61438) | $68,516 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61438) | $138,022 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County
How common are truck crashes in Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDonough County (69 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County?
October has the most truck crashes in McDonough County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in McDonough County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, McDonough County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Walnut Grove Township, McDonough County?
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.