ZIP 61528 (Edwards, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61528: 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 runs above Illinois on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Peoria County: 1 in 45 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 1.4% across 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
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in 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
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-150 (2), Baker Lane (1) and I-474 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61528 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Peoria County.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| I-474 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 61528 at a glance
| Population | 3,212 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $183,140 |
| Median home value | $329,223 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 64 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61528
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61528?
Peoria County has had 770 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61528?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61528 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61528?
January has the most truck crashes in Peoria County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61528?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Peoria County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61528 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Peoria County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61528?
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.