Kansas Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kansas Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kansas Township and Woodford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Woodford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 305 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodford County compares with Illinois
Woodford County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodford County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Woodford County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Woodford County: 24.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 305 crashes involving commercial trucks in Woodford County since 2015: 151 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Kansas Township since 2015; patterns below come from Woodford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 19.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Road surface: 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-74 (1), US-150 (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Kansas Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Woodford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodford County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 61 |
| I-39 | 42 |
| I-039 | 8 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| SR-116 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| N Main St | 3 |
| Il-116 | 3 |
Kansas Township at a glance
| Population | 443 |
| Land area | 18.0 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61725) | $126,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61725) | $268,065 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodford 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 27 | +14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kansas Township
How common are truck crashes in Kansas Township?
305 truck crashes have been reported in Woodford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 151 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kansas Township?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kansas since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kansas Township?
Truck crashes in Woodford County peak in February, with 19.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kansas Township?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodford County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Kansas Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Woodford County records 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kansas 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.