Creve Coeur, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Creve Coeur: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Creve Coeur 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 |
Tazewell County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Tazewell County at a glance: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Tazewell County has recorded 602 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 16 truck crashes were reported in Creve Coeur since 2015; patterns below come from Tazewell County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-474 (2), SR-29 (2) and Baker Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Creve Coeur fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.6% 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 10.9% 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 Tazewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 8 |
| I-474 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| Morton Ave | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Creve Coeur at a glance
| Population | 4,832 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,142 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61610) | $47,993 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61610) | $85,542 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Creve Coeur
How many truck crashes happen in Creve Coeur?
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 Creve Coeur?
I-74 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Creve Coeur since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Creve Coeur?
October has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Creve Coeur?
Since 2015, Tazewell County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur?
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.