ZIP 61754 (McLean, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 61754: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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
February has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 61754 is I-55, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 61754 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| US-51 | 2 |
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 61754 at a glance
| Population | 1,131 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,681 |
| Median home value | $162,153 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 61754
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 61754?
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 61754?
I-55 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 61754 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 61754?
February has the most truck crashes in McLean County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 61754?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLean County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 61754 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, McLean County has 63.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 61754?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.