Flat Branch, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flat Branch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flat Branch and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Illinois
Shelby County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Shelby County at a glance: 8.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Flat Branch since 2015; patterns below come from Shelby County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.0% 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 Flat Branch since 2015: US-51 (2), 2500 East Rd (1) and SR-128 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shelby County.
Route planning tips for Flat Branch fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.0% 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| 2500 East Rd | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Il-16 | 12 |
| I-57 | 10 |
| Il-32 | 5 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Cr-6 | 2 |
Flat Branch at a glance
| Population | 413 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62510) | $56,949 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62510) | $103,916 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +48% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +14% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flat Branch
How many truck accidents are there in Flat Branch?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 67 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Flat Branch?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Flat Branch?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Flat Branch compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 47.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Flat Branch?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.