South Litchfield, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Litchfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Litchfield 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 |
Montgomery County has lower values than Illinois for 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.
Montgomery County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 207 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in South Litchfield since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.6% 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 South Litchfield happened on I-55 (1), SR-16 (1), SR-185 (1) and Ts- Old Litchfield Trl (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for South Litchfield fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 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 |
South Litchfield at a glance
| Population | 3,208 |
| Land area | 37.2 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62056) | $62,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62056) | $124,602 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Litchfield
How many truck crashes happen in South Litchfield?
Montgomery County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 207 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Litchfield?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Litchfield?
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 South Litchfield compared with Illinois?
Montgomery County records 113.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Litchfield?
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.