Kaskaskia Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kaskaskia Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kaskaskia Village and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 188 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Illinois
Randolph County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Randolph County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Randolph County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 188 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Kaskaskia Village since 2015; patterns below come from Randolph County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-55 (1) and Sr-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Kaskaskia Village fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-51, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.8% 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 5 |
| I-55 | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| Il-3 | 15 |
| Il-150 | 12 |
| County Line Rd | 8 |
| Il-154 | 6 |
| Il-4 | 6 |
| State St | 6 |
| E Pine St | 5 |
| Market | 5 |
Kaskaskia Village at a glance
| Population | 23 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 217 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +131% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +50% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kaskaskia Village
How many truck crashes happen in Kaskaskia Village?
Since 2015, 188 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (82 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kaskaskia Village?
Since 2015, SR-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kaskaskia: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kaskaskia Village?
October has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kaskaskia Village?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kaskaskia Village compared with Illinois?
Randolph County records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kaskaskia Village?
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.