Thornton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thornton: 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 741 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thornton compares with Illinois
Thornton against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thornton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thornton | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2,640.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 47.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 88% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Thornton has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Thornton: 1 in 667 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.1%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 741 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Thornton. They injured 399 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
8.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Thornton is I-80, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-57 (10), I-294 (8) and I-94 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Thornton fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Thornton.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Thornton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 18 |
| I-57 | 10 |
| I-294 | 8 |
| I-94 | 8 |
| SR-394 | 6 |
| US-30 | 6 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| 103rd St | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thornton) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 325 |
| I-80 | 53 |
| I-94 | 38 |
| Bishop Ford Fwy | 11 |
| Williams | 8 |
| Mp I294 4 | 6 |
| I-57 | 4 |
| 162Nd St | 4 |
Thornton at a glance
| Population | 2,300 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 968 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60476) | $59,647 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60476) | $153,788 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thornton 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 | 49 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 103 | +110% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 45 | -56% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 67 | +47% | 37.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 67 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 27.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thornton
How many truck accidents are there in Thornton?
741 truck crashes have been reported in Thornton since 2015, with 2 deaths and 399 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Thornton?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thornton: 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thornton?
Truck crashes in Thornton peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Thornton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Thornton since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Thornton compare with Illinois?
Thornton records 2,640.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Thornton?
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.