Brushy, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brushy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brushy and Saline County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saline County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Illinois
Saline County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Saline County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Saline County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Brushy since 2015, this page uses Saline County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Brushy is US-45, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-13 (2) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Brushy fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 21 |
| Il-34 | 10 |
| Il-142 | 7 |
| Il-13 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| S Us-45 | 3 |
| Il-34 N/B | 3 |
| E Church St | 2 |
Brushy at a glance
| Population | 948 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62935) | $60,238 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62935) | $109,669 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +103% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -31% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brushy
How many truck accidents are there in Brushy?
Saline County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brushy?
US-45 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brushy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brushy?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Saline County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brushy?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brushy compare with Illinois?
Saline County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brushy?
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.