South Pekin, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Pekin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Pekin 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
South Pekin had 2 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
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.
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-155 (1) and I-474 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for South Pekin fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tazewell County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-155 | 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 |
South Pekin at a glance
| Population | 965 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,874 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. 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 South Pekin
How many truck crashes happen in South Pekin?
Tazewell County has had 602 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 290 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South Pekin?
SR-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Pekin since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Pekin?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Tazewell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Pekin?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in South Pekin compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tazewell County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Pekin?
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.