Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County and Tazewell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tazewell County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Illinois, Tazewell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for 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
Tazewell County has recorded 602 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tazewell County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
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, SR-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Baker Lane (1), I-474 (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tazewell County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 10.9% 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
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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| I-474 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County at a glance
| Population | 8,749 |
| Land area | 28.0 sq mi |
| Density | 313 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61564) | $75,100 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61564) | $112,477 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County
How many truck crashes happen in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County?
Since 2015, 602 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tazewell County (290 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County?
Since 2015, SR-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cincinnati: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Tazewell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County compared with Illinois?
Tazewell County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cincinnati Township, 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.