Godley, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Godley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Godley and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 759 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Illinois
Grundy County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Grundy County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Grundy County at a glance: 1 in 357 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 759 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grundy County. They injured 353 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Godley had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grundy County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-113 (2), CR-29 (1) and CR-52 Campus Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Godley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grundy County.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 193 |
| I-55 | 56 |
| N Division St | 22 |
| Il-47 | 21 |
| N Il-47 | 15 |
| Division St | 13 |
| I-080 | 11 |
| E Pine Bluff Rd | 10 |
Godley at a glance
| Population | 634 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 585 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60407) | $89,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60407) | $182,589 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 42 | +112% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +34% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +27% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Godley
How common are truck crashes in Godley?
759 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 353 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Godley?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Godley: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Godley?
January has the most truck crashes in Grundy County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Godley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grundy County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Godley compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 121.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grundy County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Godley?
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.