West Peoria, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Peoria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Peoria 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Peoria County is lower 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Peoria County has recorded 770 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
West Peoria had 11 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
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-474 (2), Baker Lane (1) and SR-8 (1).
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 West Peoria fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
West Peoria at a glance
| Population | 4,204 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,993 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61604) | $52,414 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61604) | $100,526 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 West Peoria
How common are truck crashes in West Peoria?
770 truck crashes have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 413 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Peoria?
I-74 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Peoria since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Peoria?
January has the most truck crashes in Peoria County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Peoria?
Since 2015, Peoria County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Peoria compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Peoria County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Peoria?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.