Scott Township, Ogle County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott Township, Ogle County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott Township, Ogle County and Ogle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ogle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ogle County compares with Illinois
Ogle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ogle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Ogle County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ogle County: 13.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ogle County. They injured 219 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Scott Township, Ogle County had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ogle County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scott since 2015: I-39 (3), SR-251 (3), SR-64 (3), SR-2 (2) and 11th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Scott Township, Ogle County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogle County.
- 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ogle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| SR-251 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Falcon Rd | 1 |
| Mu- Harrison Ave | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ogle County) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 132 |
| I-88 | 21 |
| I-039 | 17 |
| Il-38 | 16 |
| Il-72 | 5 |
| Il-251 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 5 |
| Il Rte 64 | 4 |
Scott Township, Ogle County at a glance
| Population | 3,312 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61020) | $105,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61020) | $184,713 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ogle 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 | 9 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | +266% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 42 | +26% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 38 | -12% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scott Township, Ogle County
How many truck accidents are there in Scott Township, Ogle County?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Ogle County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 219 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott Township, Ogle County?
January has the most truck crashes in Ogle County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Scott Township, Ogle County?
Since 2015, Ogle County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Scott Township, Ogle County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Ogle County records 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scott Township, Ogle County?
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.