Rock Island County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Island County: 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
18 of 680 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rock Island County compares with Illinois
Rock Island County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rock Island County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Rock Island County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Rock Island County: 1 in 38 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 680 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rock Island County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-88 leads in Rock Island County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 31st Ave (1), 63rd St (1) and Cenntennial Expressway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Rock Island County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock Island County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-88; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 12.0% 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
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 Rock Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rock Island County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 2 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| 63rd St | 1 |
| Cenntennial Expressway | 1 |
| I-280 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rock Island County) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 80 |
| I-80 | 58 |
| I-88 | 52 |
| I-74 | 25 |
| John Deere Rd | 23 |
| Avenue Of The Cities | 13 |
| 4Th Av | 10 |
| 78Th Ave | 9 |
Rock Island County at a glance
| Population | 142,731 |
| Land area | 427.5 sq mi |
| Density | 334 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,415 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rock Island 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 | 24 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 47 | +92% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 59 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | -6% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rock Island County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Rock Island County
How many truck accidents are there in Rock Island County?
Since 2015, 680 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rock Island County (282 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rock Island County?
NHTSA data shows I-88 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Rock Island County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock Island County?
Truck crashes in Rock Island County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rock Island County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rock Island County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rock Island County compare with Illinois?
Rock Island County records 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rock Island County?
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.