Worth Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Worth Village: 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 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Worth Village compares with Illinois
Worth Village against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Worth Village stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Worth Village | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 363.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 6.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Worth Village has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Worth Village: 1 in 213 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 467 crashes involving commercial trucks in Worth Village since 2015: 283 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-294 leads within 10 miles of Worth with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-55 (12), I-57 (7) and I-80 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Worth Village fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Worth Village.
- Check whether your routes use I-294, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Worth Village
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 15 |
| I-55 | 12 |
| I-57 | 7 |
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| SR-50 | 6 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| Western Ave | 4 |
| 87th St | 3 |
| Pulaski Rd | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Worth Village) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 289 |
| Southwest Highway | 6 |
| Mp I294 18 | 5 |
| Harlem Ave | 5 |
| Mp I294 16 | 5 |
| Mp I294 15 | 4 |
| Mp I294 17 | 4 |
| Harlem Avenue | 3 |
Worth Village at a glance
| Population | 10,660 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4,500 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60482) | $55,709 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60482) | $209,074 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Worth Village 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 | 11 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +197% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | -6% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +28% | 37.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. 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 Worth Village
How common are truck crashes in Worth Village?
Since 2015, 467 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Worth Village (283 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Worth Village?
NHTSA data shows I-294 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Worth since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Worth Village?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Worth Village happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Worth Village?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Worth Village since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Worth Village compared with Illinois?
Worth Village records 363.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Worth Village?
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.