The US Department of Transportation statistics of tractor trailer and truck crashes show close to 7,000 accdients on Illinois Roads involving or caused by large trucks and tractor trailers.  Including approximatley 195 (in 2005) fatal cases caused by truck accidents.

Truck Accident and Crash Statistics sourced from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS)

2006 Illinois Truck Accident Statistics with Truck Accidents Causing Injuries and Fatalities

2005 - Illinois Truck Accidents including Injury and Fatalities