Morton Grove, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morton Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morton Grove and Cook County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cook County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cook County compares with Illinois
Cook County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cook County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cook County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morton Grove: I-294 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Morton Grove since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 29,495 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cook County. They injured 15,477 people and killed 367.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 7 truck crashes a day.
With 81 truck crashes reported in Morton Grove since 2015, this page uses Cook County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Morton Grove is I-294, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-90 (5), SR-83 (5) and I-94 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 425 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.2, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Morton Grove fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-294; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cook County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 9 |
| I-90 | 5 |
| SR-83 | 5 |
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| Golf Rd | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-14 | 2 |
| 836 W Ohare | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 2,877 |
| I-90 | 989 |
| I-94 | 802 |
| I-290 | 473 |
| I-55 | 458 |
| I-80 | 348 |
| S Cicero Ave | 339 |
| I-57 | 296 |
Morton Grove at a glance
| Population | 24,467 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,809 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60053) | $111,116 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60053) | $390,772 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in 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 | 1,033 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 2,315 | +124% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 2,360 | +2% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 2,496 | +6% | 37.4 |
In the 1990s about 1,033 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2,496. 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 Morton Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Morton Grove?
Since 2015, 29,495 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cook County (15,477 injured, 367 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Morton Grove?
I-294 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Morton Grove since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morton Grove?
June has the most truck crashes in Cook County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morton Grove?
Since 2015, Cook County has reported 425 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Morton Grove compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cook County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morton Grove?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.