ZIP 61568 (Tremont, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61568: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tazewell 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
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.
The headline for Tazewell County: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 602 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tazewell County. They injured 290 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-29 (2), I- 74 (1) and I-155 (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 ZIP 61568 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tazewell County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 6 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-155 | 1 |
| Morton Ave | 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 |
ZIP 61568 at a glance
| Population | 4,483 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,972 |
| Median home value | $241,069 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 50 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 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61568
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61568?
Since 2015, 602 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tazewell County (290 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61568?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61568 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61568?
October has the most truck crashes in Tazewell County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61568?
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 ZIP 61568 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 ZIP 61568?
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.