Leyden, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leyden: 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
2 of 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leyden compares with Illinois
Leyden against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leyden stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leyden | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Leyden is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Leyden: 1 in 303 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leyden. They injured 259 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-294 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-290 (10), SR-50 (8) and SR-83 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Leyden fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leyden.
- Where you can, review stops along I-294; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Leyden
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 11 |
| I-290 | 10 |
| SR-50 | 8 |
| SR-83 | 7 |
| I-90 | 5 |
| Roosevelt Rd | 5 |
| SR-64 | 5 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leyden) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 361 |
| I-90 | 39 |
| Grand Ave | 4 |
| Mp I294 38 | 3 |
| I-294 South | 3 |
| Mannheim Rd | 3 |
| Wolf | 3 |
| Franklin Ave | 3 |
Leyden at a glance
| Population | 90,471 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4,541 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60131) | $76,658 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60131) | $287,305 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leyden 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 | 18 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +130% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 48 | +19% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 51 | +7% | 37.4 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. 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 Leyden
How many truck accidents are there in Leyden?
Leyden has had 625 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 259 people and killing 0.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Leyden?
Since 2015, I-294 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leyden: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Leyden?
Truck crashes in Leyden peak in October, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Leyden?
Since 2015, Leyden has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Leyden compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Leyden records 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Leyden?
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.