Akron, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Akron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Akron and Peoria County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Peoria County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 770 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Peoria County compares with Illinois
Peoria County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Peoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Peoria County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Peoria County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Peoria County: 1 in 45 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Peoria County has recorded 770 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Akron since 2015, this page uses Peoria County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Akron since 2015: SR-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Akron fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Peoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Peoria County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 151 |
| I-474 | 42 |
| Adams | 33 |
| University | 23 |
| Jefferson | 20 |
| Farmington | 19 |
| Knoxville | 19 |
| War Memorial | 19 |
Akron at a glance
| Population | 997 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61526) | $118,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61526) | $326,648 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Peoria 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 | 28 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +89% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +31% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | -7% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Akron
How many truck accidents are there in Akron?
Peoria County has had 770 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Akron?
Truck crashes in Peoria County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Akron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Peoria County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Akron compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Peoria County records 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Akron?
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.