ZIP 61722 (Arrowsmith, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61722: 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 sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in McLean County: 18.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLean County. They injured 607 people and killed 54.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61722 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-15 3300E (1), I-74 (1), N 2850 East Rd (1), SR-54 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61722 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 18.7% 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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-15 3300E | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| N 2850 East Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 61722 at a glance
| Population | 658 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,042 |
| Median home value | $143,407 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 61722
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 61722?
McLean County has had 1,262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 54.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61722?
The worst month is February: 13.4% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61722?
Since 2015, McLean County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 61722 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLean County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 61722?
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.