Saybrook, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saybrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saybrook 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McLean County: 18.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLean County. They injured 607 people and killed 54.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Saybrook had 1 reported truck crash 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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
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 Saybrook since 2015: CR-15 3300E (1) and SR-54 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Saybrook 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Saybrook at a glance
| Population | 645 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 804 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61770) | $60,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61770) | $115,936 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Saybrook
How many truck accidents are there in Saybrook?
McLean County has had 1,262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 54.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Saybrook?
The worst month is February: 13.4% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Saybrook?
Since 2015, McLean County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Saybrook compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLean County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Saybrook?
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.