Maine Township, Cook County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maine Township, Cook County: 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 351 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maine Township, Cook County compares with Illinois
Maine Township, Cook County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maine Township, Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maine Township, Cook County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Maine Township, Cook County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Maine Township, Cook County: 1 in 167 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 351 crashes involving commercial trucks in Maine Township, Cook County since 2015: 173 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 15 miles of Maine happened on I-294 (13), I-90 (13), I-290 (11), I-94 (10) and SR-83 (8); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Maine Township, Cook County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maine Township, Cook County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Maine Township, Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 13 |
| I-90 | 13 |
| I-290 | 11 |
| I-94 | 10 |
| SR-83 | 8 |
| SR-50 | 6 |
| Roosevelt Rd | 5 |
| SR-64 | 5 |
| US-12 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maine Township, Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 170 |
| I-90 | 56 |
| Golf Rd | 3 |
| Mp I294 42 | 2 |
| Mp I294 43 | 2 |
| Mp I294 44 | 2 |
| Mp I294 46 | 2 |
| Mp I090 76 | 2 |
Maine Township, Cook County at a glance
| Population | 136,256 |
| Land area | 25.9 sq mi |
| Density | 5,258 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60068) | $143,222 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60068) | $551,293 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maine Township, Cook 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 | 9 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +228% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 31 | +4% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 27 | -12% | 37.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 27.0 a year in 2016–19, 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maine Township, Cook County
How many truck crashes happen in Maine Township, Cook County?
Maine Township, Cook County has had 351 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 173 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maine Township, Cook County?
November has the most truck crashes in Maine Township, Cook County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maine Township, Cook County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Maine Township, Cook County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Maine Township, Cook County compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Maine Township, Cook County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maine Township, Cook County?
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.