Tower Hill, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tower Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tower Hill 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Shelby County is lower on 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 67 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Tower Hill 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%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Tower Hill happened on SR-128 (2) and SR-29 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shelby County.
Route planning tips for Tower Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.0% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-128 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Tower Hill at a glance
| Population | 473 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 471 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62571) | $79,390 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62571) | $115,640 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tower Hill
How common are truck crashes in Tower Hill?
Shelby County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tower Hill?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tower Hill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Tower Hill compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tower Hill?
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.