Florence Township, Stephenson County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence Township, Stephenson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence Township, Stephenson County and Stephenson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stephenson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephenson County compares with Illinois
Stephenson County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephenson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Stephenson County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Stephenson County: 5.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stephenson County. They injured 104 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Florence Township, Stephenson County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stephenson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 13.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (2), SR-26 (1) and Sr- 26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Florence Township, Stephenson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Stephenson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephenson County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 28 |
| Il-75 | 8 |
| Ulysses S Grant Memorial | 8 |
| W Us-20 | 7 |
| Il-26 | 7 |
| E Cedarville Rd | 5 |
| E Us-20 | 4 |
| Il-73 | 4 |
Florence Township, Stephenson County at a glance
| Population | 1,130 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61078) | $75,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61078) | $132,133 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephenson 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +77% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | -3% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence Township, Stephenson County
How many truck crashes happen in Florence Township, Stephenson County?
199 truck crashes have been reported in Stephenson County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 104 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Florence Township, Stephenson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Stephenson County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Florence Township, Stephenson County?
Since 2015, Stephenson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Florence Township, Stephenson County compared with Illinois?
Stephenson County records 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Florence Township, Stephenson County?
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.