East Fork Township, Montgomery County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Fork Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Fork Township, Montgomery County and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Illinois
Montgomery County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Montgomery County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montgomery County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 207 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in East Fork Township, Montgomery County since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.2%).
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-185 leads within 10 miles of East Fork with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-5 (1) and Ts- Old Litchfield Trl (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for East Fork Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-185, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-185 | 3 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| Ts- Old Litchfield Trl | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 206 |
| Il-16 | 19 |
| Il-127 | 8 |
| Il-185 | 7 |
| Taylorville Rd | 4 |
| W Il-16 | 4 |
| Mine Ave | 3 |
| E Frontage Rd | 2 |
East Fork Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 1,991 |
| Land area | 58.0 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62017) | $97,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62017) | $167,716 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | +78% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 39 | +69% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Fork Township, Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in East Fork Township, Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 207 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Fork Township, Montgomery County?
NHTSA data shows SR-185 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Fork since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Fork Township, Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Fork Township, Montgomery County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in East Fork Township, Montgomery County compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 113.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Fork Township, Montgomery 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.