ZIP 61704 (Bloomington, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61704: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McLean 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
7 of 1,262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLean County compares with Illinois
McLean County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLean County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
McLean County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McLean County: 18.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Illinois.
Overview
McLean County has recorded 1,262 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 54 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 61704 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-74 (4), US-150 (2) and I-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61704 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| I-74 | 4 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy Business I-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLean County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 485 |
| I-74 | 152 |
| I-39 | 48 |
| W Market St | 16 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 15 |
| US-136 | 13 |
| I-055 | 9 |
| E 200 North Rd | 9 |
ZIP 61704 at a glance
| Population | 37,279 |
| Density | 756 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,027 |
| Median home value | $247,957 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLean 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 | 48 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 82 | +73% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 98 | +19% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 113 | +15% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61704
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 61704?
1,262 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 607 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 61704?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61704: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 61704?
February has the most truck crashes in McLean County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 61704?
Since 2015, McLean County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 61704 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McLean County has 63.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 61704?
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.