Bridgeview, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgeview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1 of 281 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bridgeview compares with Illinois
Bridgeview against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bridgeview stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bridgeview | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.6 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bridgeview sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Bridgeview: 1 in 270 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Bridgeview has recorded 281 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-294 leads within 10 miles of Bridgeview with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-55 (14), SR-50 (11) and SR-43 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Bridgeview fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-294 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bridgeview
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 17 |
| I-55 | 14 |
| SR-50 | 11 |
| SR-43 | 7 |
| I-57 | 5 |
| I-290 | 4 |
| I-94 | 4 |
| Roosevelt Rd | 4 |
| Western Ave | 4 |
| 87th St | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bridgeview) |
|---|---|
| S Harlem Ave | 51 |
| S Harlem Avenue | 46 |
| Harlem Ave | 28 |
| W 79Th Street | 12 |
| W 71St St | 11 |
| I-294 | 11 |
| S Roberts Rd | 8 |
| W 95Th St | 6 |
Bridgeview at a glance
| Population | 16,559 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,018 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60455) | $66,745 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60455) | $240,038 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bridgeview 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 | 7 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +58% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | +76% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | +16% | 37.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 27.0 a year in 2016–19, 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgeview
How many truck crashes happen in Bridgeview?
Bridgeview has had 281 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bridgeview?
Since 2015, I-294 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridgeview: 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bridgeview?
Truck crashes in Bridgeview peak in June, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bridgeview?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bridgeview since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bridgeview compare with Illinois?
Bridgeview records 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bridgeview?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.