Heyworth, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heyworth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heyworth 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
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.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Heyworth 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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Heyworth since 2015: I-55 (4), I-74 (4), US-51 (4) and US-150 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Heyworth 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.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-74 | 4 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| 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 |
Heyworth at a glance
| Population | 2,883 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 867 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61745) | $107,835 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61745) | $226,851 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Heyworth
How common are truck crashes in Heyworth?
McLean County has had 1,262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 54.
When do most truck crashes happen in Heyworth?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Heyworth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in McLean County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Heyworth compare 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 Heyworth?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.