Rock Island Arsenal, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Island Arsenal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rock Island Arsenal 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.6%, against 1.4% for 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 Rock Island Arsenal since 2015, this page uses Rock Island County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-280 (3), I-74 (2) and US-61 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Rock Island Arsenal fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; 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.
- 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-80 | 7 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| Cenntennial Expressway | 1 |
| Rockingham Rd | 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 Arsenal at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rock Island Arsenal
How many truck accidents are there in Rock Island Arsenal?
680 truck crashes have been reported in Rock Island County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 282 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rock Island Arsenal?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rock Island Arsenal since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rock Island Arsenal?
August has the most truck crashes in Rock Island County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rock Island Arsenal?
Since 2015, Rock Island County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Rock Island Arsenal compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rock Island County has 41.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rock Island Arsenal?
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.