ZIP 61721 (Armington, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61721: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tazewell County: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Tazewell County has recorded 602 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 18 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-136 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 61721 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 10.9% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-55 | 4 |
| US-136 | 2 |
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 61721 at a glance
| Population | 552 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,500 |
| Median home value | $138,913 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61721
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61721?
Tazewell County has had 602 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 290 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61721?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61721: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61721?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Tazewell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61721?
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 61721 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 61721?
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.