Spring Lake, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Lake 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 runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tazewell County: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.4% for 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Spring Lake since 2015, this page uses Tazewell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Spring Lake since 2015: SR-29 (2) and US-24 (2). No single road stands out.
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 Spring Lake fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tazewell County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter 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 |
| US-24 | 2 |
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 |
Spring Lake at a glance
| Population | 1,652 |
| Land area | 62.5 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61546) | $79,551 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61546) | $136,836 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spring Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Spring Lake?
602 truck crashes have been reported in Tazewell County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 290 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Spring Lake?
Truck crashes in Tazewell County peak in October, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spring Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Tazewell County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Spring Lake compared with Illinois?
Tazewell County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spring Lake?
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.