Troy Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 468 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Troy Township compares with Illinois
Troy Township against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Troy Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Troy Township | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Troy Township sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Troy Township: 1 in 213 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 468 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Troy Township. They injured 217 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Troy with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-55 (9), SR-53 (7) and US-6 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Troy Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Troy Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 14 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 7 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Troy Township) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 133 |
| I-55 | 67 |
| US-52 | 10 |
| Mp I080 126 | 6 |
| I-080 | 3 |
| Barack Obama Presidential | 3 |
| I-55 N/B Mp251 | 2 |
| Mp I080 124 | 2 |
Troy Township at a glance
| Population | 50,113 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,444 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60404) | $122,171 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60404) | $334,737 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Troy Township 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 | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 25 | +520% | 7.6 |
| 2010s | 28 | +13% | 8.1 |
| 2020s | 41 | +47% | 8.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy Township
How common are truck crashes in Troy Township?
468 truck crashes have been reported in Troy Township since 2015, with 6 deaths and 217 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Troy Township?
I-80 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Troy Township?
June has the most truck crashes in Troy Township, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Troy Township?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Troy Township since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Troy Township compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 76.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Troy Township, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Troy Township?
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.