Peoria, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peoria: 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
13 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Peoria compares with Illinois
Peoria against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Peoria stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Peoria | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 88% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Peoria is lower 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).
Peoria at a glance: 1 in 36 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Peoria since 2015: 203 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 15 miles of Peoria with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-474 (2), US-150 (2) and US-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Peoria fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 9.8% 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
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 Peoria
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 10 |
| I-474 | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| Morton Ave | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Peoria) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 52 |
| Adams | 28 |
| University | 23 |
| Jefferson | 20 |
| War Memorial | 19 |
| Knoxville | 18 |
| Washington | 17 |
| I-474 | 12 |
Peoria at a glance
| Population | 111,696 |
| Land area | 48.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,321 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61614) | $66,924 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61614) | $172,162 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Peoria 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 | 12 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | +95% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 36 | +54% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 36 | +0% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Peoria
How many truck accidents are there in Peoria?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Peoria since 2015, with 1 deaths and 203 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Peoria?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Peoria: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Peoria?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Peoria happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Peoria?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Peoria since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does Peoria compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Peoria has 32.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Peoria?
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.