Bradford Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradford Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bradford Village and Stark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with Illinois
Stark County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stark County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 20.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Stark County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Stark County: 20.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stark County. They injured 22 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 167 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bradford Village since 2015; patterns below come from Stark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bradford since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Stark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bradford Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| Il-78 | 3 |
| Il 17/91 | 1 |
| N Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Sharkey'S Hwy & Il Rt 78 | 1 |
Bradford Village at a glance
| Population | 662 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,663 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61421) | $65,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61421) | $86,103 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +110% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 1 | -49% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bradford Village
How many truck accidents are there in Bradford Village?
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stark County (22 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradford Village?
The worst month is March: 20.0% of truck crashes in Stark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bradford Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Stark County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bradford Village compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 41.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bradford Village?
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.