Harvey, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harvey: 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 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harvey compares with Illinois
Harvey against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harvey stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harvey | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harvey sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
Harvey at a glance: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Harvey per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (15.0 vs 7.8).
Overview
Harvey has recorded 218 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Harvey with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-294 (9), I-57 (9) and I-94 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Harvey fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harvey.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Harvey
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 17 |
| I-294 | 9 |
| I-57 | 9 |
| I-94 | 9 |
| SR-394 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| SR-50 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harvey) |
|---|---|
| 147Th | 28 |
| 159Th | 27 |
| Halsted | 20 |
| 147Th St | 19 |
| 159Th Street | 11 |
| 159Th St | 11 |
| Dixie Hwy | 10 |
| 147Th Street | 5 |
Harvey at a glance
| Population | 19,781 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,187 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60426) | $42,196 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60426) | $93,430 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harvey 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 | 9 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +76% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +0% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +14% | 37.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 27.0 a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harvey
How common are truck crashes in Harvey?
Harvey has had 218 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harvey?
I-80 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harvey since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harvey?
Truck crashes in Harvey peak in July, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harvey?
Since 2015, Harvey has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harvey compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Harvey has 93.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harvey?
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.