Arrowsmith, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arrowsmith: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arrowsmith and McLean County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McLean County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in McLean County: 18.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
McLean County has recorded 1,262 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 54 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Arrowsmith since 2015; patterns below come from McLean County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arrowsmith since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-15 3300E (1), N 2850 East Rd (1), SR-54 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Arrowsmith fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-15 3300E | 1 |
| N 2850 East Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 |
Arrowsmith at a glance
| Population | 271 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,376 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61722) | $111,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61722) | $143,407 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arrowsmith
How many truck accidents are there in Arrowsmith?
McLean County has had 1,262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 54.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arrowsmith?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arrowsmith?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in McLean County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Arrowsmith compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLean County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Arrowsmith?
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.