ZIP 61605 (Peoria, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61605: 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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).
Peoria County at a glance: 1 in 45 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 770 crashes involving commercial trucks in Peoria County since 2015: 413 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-474 (2), Baker Lane (1) and Morton Ave (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 61605 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.
- 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 Peoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 7 |
| I-474 | 2 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| Morton Ave | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 61605 at a glance
| Population | 13,424 |
| Density | 1,184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,392 |
| Median home value | $49,387 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61605
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61605?
770 truck crashes have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 413 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61605?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61605: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61605?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Peoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61605?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61605 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Peoria County records 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61605?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.