ZIP 61726 (Chenoa, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61726: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, McLean County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McLean County: 18.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
McLean County has recorded 1,262 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 54 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 51.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61726 is I-55, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-24 (3) and 1800E Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61726 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| 1800E Rd | 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 61726 at a glance
| Population | 2,546 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,800 |
| Median home value | $134,921 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 61726
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61726?
1,262 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 607 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 61726?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 61726: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61726?
The worst month is February: 13.4% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61726?
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 61726 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLean County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61726?
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.