Tazewell County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tazewell 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
17 of 602 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tazewell County compares with Illinois
Tazewell County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tazewell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Tazewell County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Tazewell County at a glance: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 602 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tazewell County since 2015: 290 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-29 (2), US-24 (2) and I- 74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Tazewell County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tazewell County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 6 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-155 | 1 |
| I-474 | 1 |
| Morton Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tazewell County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 105 |
| I-155 | 34 |
| Il-29 | 26 |
| I-474 | 17 |
| Il-116 | 17 |
| N Main St | 15 |
| Washington Rd | 13 |
| Il-9 | 10 |
Tazewell County at a glance
| Population | 129,821 |
| Land area | 646.5 sq mi |
| Density | 201 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,948 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tazewell 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 38 | +91% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 52 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | -4% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tazewell County
ZIP codes in Tazewell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tazewell County
How common are truck crashes in Tazewell County?
602 truck crashes have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 290 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tazewell County?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Tazewell County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tazewell County?
October has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tazewell County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Tazewell County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tazewell County compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tazewell County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tazewell County?
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.