Martin Township, McLean County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martin Township, McLean County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Martin Township, McLean County 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,262 crashes involving commercial trucks in McLean County since 2015: 607 people were injured and 54 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Martin Township, McLean County 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.
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 Martin since 2015: CR-15 3300E (1), CR-6 (2200N) (1), N 2850 East Rd (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Martin Township, McLean County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLean County.
- With 18.7% 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
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 |
| CR-6 (2200N) | 1 |
| N 2850 East Rd | 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 |
Martin Township, McLean County at a glance
| Population | 1,202 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61728) | $97,159 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61728) | $155,009 |
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 Martin Township, McLean County
How many truck accidents are there in Martin Township, McLean County?
1,262 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 607 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin Township, McLean County?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in February, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Martin Township, McLean County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in McLean County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Martin Township, McLean County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McLean County has 63.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Martin Township, McLean County?
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.