Carbon Cliff, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carbon Cliff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carbon Cliff and Rock Island County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rock Island County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 680 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rock Island County compares with Illinois
Rock Island County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rock Island County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Rock Island County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Rock Island County at a glance: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 680 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rock Island County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Carbon Cliff since 2015, this page uses Rock Island County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
12.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-74 (2), I-88 (2) and I-280 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Carbon Cliff fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 12.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment 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 Rock Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| I-88 | 2 |
| I-280 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rock Island County) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 80 |
| I-80 | 58 |
| I-88 | 52 |
| I-74 | 25 |
| John Deere Rd | 23 |
| Avenue Of The Cities | 13 |
| 4Th Av | 10 |
| 78Th Ave | 9 |
Carbon Cliff at a glance
| Population | 1,808 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 863 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61239) | $32,177 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61239) | $101,347 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rock Island 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 | 24 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 47 | +92% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 59 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | -6% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carbon Cliff
How many truck accidents are there in Carbon Cliff?
Rock Island County has had 680 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Carbon Cliff?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carbon Cliff: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carbon Cliff?
The worst month is August: 11.0% of truck crashes in Rock Island County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carbon Cliff?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Rock Island County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Carbon Cliff compared with Illinois?
Rock Island County records 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carbon Cliff?
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.