Galena, IL — Snow Plow Route Optimization

Galena, IL has a road network of 838 edges across 3 priority tiers: 73 arterial (9%), 98 collector (12%), and 573 residential (68%). The network spans 106.2 km of roads requiring service. PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a best deadhead‑service ratio of 25.7% with a 3-truck fleet, meaning only 25.7% of total travel was wasted repositioning. 6 solver configurations have been analyzed for this city.

How many roads does Galena, IL need to plow?

Galena, IL’s network has 838 road edges totaling 106.2 km of roads requiring service. Roads are classified into 3 priority tiers: 73 arterial (9%), 98 collector (12%), and 573 residential (68%).

What is the optimal plow route for Galena, IL?

PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a 25.7% deadhead‑service ratio — the lowest wasted travel across 6 configurations tested. A lower DSR means less fuel, salt, and time spent repositioning between service passes.

How many snow plows does Galena, IL need?

The best-performing configuration uses 3 trucks. PlowPath’s sensitivity analysis explores how fleet size affects route efficiency — adding trucks reduces clearance time but increases total deadhead distance.