Oak Grove, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Grove and Rock Island County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rock Island County numbers.
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 |
Rock Island County sits below Illinois 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 1.4% across 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oak Grove since 2015, this page uses Rock Island County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
12.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Oak Grove with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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 Oak Grove fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock Island County.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rock Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 2 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| 63rd St | 1 |
| Cenntennial Expressway | 1 |
| I-280 | 1 |
| Rockingham Rd | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Oak Grove at a glance
| Population | 470 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 714 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61264) | $78,068 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61264) | $153,874 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Oak Grove?
Since 2015, 680 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rock Island County (282 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oak Grove?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oak Grove?
August has the most truck crashes in Rock Island County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Rock Island County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Oak Grove compared with Illinois?
Rock Island County records 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oak Grove?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.