Normal, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Normal: 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
2 of 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Normal compares with Illinois
Normal against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Normal stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Normal | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Normal is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Normal: 18.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Normal. They injured 93 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Normal is I-55, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-74 (4), I-39 (2) and US-150 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Normal fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Normal.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Normal
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| I-74 | 4 |
| I-39 | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy Business I-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Normal) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 106 |
| I-39 | 12 |
| I-74 | 10 |
| N Main St | 7 |
| W College Ave | 7 |
| Fort Jesse Rd | 5 |
| W Raab Rd | 5 |
| Northtown Rd | 3 |
Normal at a glance
| Population | 53,304 |
| Land area | 18.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,853 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Normal 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 | 8 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +117% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | +5% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +23% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 Normal
How many truck accidents are there in Normal?
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Normal (93 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Normal?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Normal: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Normal?
Truck crashes in Normal peak in December, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Normal?
Since 2015, Normal has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Normal compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Normal has 39.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Normal?
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.