ZIP 61525 (Dunlap, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61525: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Peoria County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 770 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Peoria County compares with Illinois
Peoria County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Peoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Peoria County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Peoria County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Peoria County: 1 in 45 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 770 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Peoria County. They injured 413 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61525 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-150 (2), SR-26 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61525 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% 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
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 Peoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Peoria County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 151 |
| I-474 | 42 |
| Adams | 33 |
| University | 23 |
| Jefferson | 20 |
| Farmington | 19 |
| Knoxville | 19 |
| War Memorial | 19 |
ZIP 61525 at a glance
| Population | 12,357 |
| Density | 146 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $161,165 |
| Median home value | $319,130 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Peoria 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 | 28 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +89% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +31% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | -7% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61525
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61525?
Since 2015, 770 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Peoria County (413 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61525?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61525: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61525?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Peoria County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 61525?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61525 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Peoria County has 36.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61525?
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.