McLean County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McLean County: 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
7 of 1,262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLean County compares with Illinois
McLean County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLean County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
McLean County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McLean County: 18.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLean County. They injured 607 people and killed 54.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in McLean County is I-55, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-74 (6), US-24 (3) and I-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for McLean County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLean County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 18.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McLean County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 11 |
| I-74 | 6 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-39 | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| CR-15 3300E | 1 |
| CR-6 (2200N) | 1 |
| N 2850 East Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLean County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 485 |
| I-74 | 152 |
| I-39 | 48 |
| W Market St | 16 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 15 |
| US-136 | 13 |
| I-055 | 9 |
| E 200 North Rd | 9 |
McLean County at a glance
| Population | 172,069 |
| Land area | 1,183.2 sq mi |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,391 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLean 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 | 48 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 82 | +73% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 98 | +19% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 113 | +15% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in McLean County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about McLean County
How many truck crashes happen in McLean County?
1,262 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 607 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in McLean County?
I-55 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in McLean County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in McLean County?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in McLean County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLean County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in McLean County compared with Illinois?
McLean County records 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McLean County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.