Bartonville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bartonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bartonville 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. It stands out for 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.
Only 23 truck crashes were reported in Bartonville since 2015; patterns below come from Peoria County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-474 (2), SR-29 (2) and Baker Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Bartonville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Peoria County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.7% 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 Peoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 7 |
| I-474 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Bartonville at a glance
| Population | 5,836 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 725 per sq mi |
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 Bartonville
How many truck accidents are there in Bartonville?
Since 2015, 770 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Peoria County (413 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bartonville?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bartonville: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartonville?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Peoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bartonville?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bartonville compare with Illinois?
Peoria County records 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bartonville?
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.