ZIP 61606 (Peoria, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61606: 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).
What stands out in Peoria County: 1 in 45 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 770 crashes involving commercial trucks in Peoria County since 2015: 413 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across 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 61606 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-474 (2), Baker Lane (1) and Morton Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61606 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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 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 | 7 |
| I-474 | 2 |
| Baker Lane | 1 |
| Morton Ave | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 61606 at a glance
| Population | 6,684 |
| Density | 2,108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,196 |
| Median home value | $150,842 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61606
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61606?
770 truck crashes have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 413 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61606?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61606: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 61606?
January has the most truck crashes in Peoria County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61606?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Peoria County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61606 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Peoria County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61606?
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.