Princeville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Princeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Princeville 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Peoria County has recorded 770 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Princeville had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Peoria County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Princeville since 2015: I-74 (1), SR-90 (1) and US-150 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Princeville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Peoria County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 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 |
Princeville at a glance
| Population | 1,719 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,015 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61559) | $101,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61559) | $186,124 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Princeville
How many truck crashes happen in Princeville?
770 truck crashes have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 413 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Princeville?
January has the most truck crashes in Peoria County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Princeville?
Since 2015, Peoria County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Princeville 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 Princeville?
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.