Hume Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hume Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hume Township and Whiteside County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Whiteside County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whiteside County compares with Illinois
Whiteside County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whiteside County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Whiteside County: 20.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Whiteside County has recorded 390 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Hume Township since 2015; patterns below come from Whiteside County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hume is SR-40, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-12/HAHNAMAN Rd (1), I-88 (1) and Prophet Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Hume Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whiteside County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 20.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Whiteside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 3 |
| CR-12/HAHNAMAN Rd | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Prophet Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whiteside County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 133 |
| Us Route 30 | 19 |
| US-30 | 17 |
| U.S. Route 30 | 8 |
| Il-40 | 7 |
| Lincoln Rd | 7 |
| 1St Ave | 7 |
| Us Rt 30 | 5 |
Hume Township at a glance
| Population | 355 |
| Land area | 29.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61261) | $64,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61261) | $131,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whiteside 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +56% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +6% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hume Township
How common are truck crashes in Hume Township?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Whiteside County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 188 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hume Township?
NHTSA data shows SR-40 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hume since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hume Township?
Truck crashes in Whiteside County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hume Township?
Since 2015, Whiteside County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Hume Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whiteside County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hume Township?
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.