Danvers, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danvers: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danvers 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 |
Compared with Illinois, McLean County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in McLean County: 18.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
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.
Danvers had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McLean County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Danvers happened on I-55 (2), I-74 (2), Six Points Rd (1) and US-150 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Danvers fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 2 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Danvers at a glance
| Population | 1,077 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,341 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61732) | $107,941 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61732) | $224,212 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danvers
How many truck accidents are there in Danvers?
McLean County has had 1,262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 54.
When do most truck crashes happen in Danvers?
February has the most truck crashes in McLean County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Danvers?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in McLean County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Danvers compare 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 Danvers?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.