Washington, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 602 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tazewell County since 2015: 290 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 38 truck crashes reported in Washington 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is I-74, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-24 (3), I- 74 (1) and Morton Ave (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 Washington fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 7 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| Morton Ave | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Washington at a glance
| Population | 15,857 |
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,854 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61571) | $90,386 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61571) | $204,056 |
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 Washington
How many truck crashes happen in Washington?
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 Washington?
I-74 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington?
October has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington?
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 Washington compared 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 Washington?
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.