Funks Grove, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Funks Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Funks Grove 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. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
McLean County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 61 truck crashes reported in Funks Grove since 2015, this page uses McLean County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 51.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in 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
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-74 (4), US-51 (2) and Six Points Rd (1).
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 Funks Grove fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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 McLean County
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-51 | 2 |
| Six Points Rd | 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 |
Funks Grove at a glance
| Population | 241 |
| Land area | 48.2 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61754) | $98,681 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61754) | $162,153 |
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. 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 Funks Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Funks Grove?
1,262 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 607 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Funks Grove?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Funks Grove: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Funks Grove?
The worst month is February: 13.4% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Funks Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in McLean County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Funks Grove compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
McLean County records 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Funks Grove?
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.