Bloomington, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomington: 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
3 of 344 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bloomington compares with Illinois
Bloomington against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bloomington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bloomington | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Bloomington sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bloomington: I-55 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bloomington.
Overview
Bloomington has recorded 344 truck crashes since 2015, with 144 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-74 (4), US-150 (2) and I-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Bloomington fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bloomington.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bloomington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| I-74 | 4 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy Business I-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bloomington) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 100 |
| I-74 | 49 |
| W Market St | 16 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 13 |
| Market St | 7 |
| S Main St | 6 |
| N Center St | 5 |
| Veterans Parkway | 5 |
Bloomington at a glance
| Population | 79,232 |
| Land area | 27.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,922 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bloomington 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 | 10 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 29 | +195% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | -2% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomington
How many truck accidents are there in Bloomington?
344 truck crashes have been reported in Bloomington since 2015, with 11 deaths and 144 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bloomington?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomington: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bloomington?
February has the most truck crashes in Bloomington, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bloomington?
Since 2015, Bloomington has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bloomington compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 38.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bloomington, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bloomington?
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.