Kinsman, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kinsman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kinsman 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Grundy County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Grundy County: 1 in 357 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 759 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grundy County since 2015: 353 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kinsman since 2015, this page uses Grundy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kinsman since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-47 (2) and I-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Kinsman fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grundy County.
- 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| I-55 | 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 |
Kinsman at a glance
| Population | 87 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60437) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60437) | $131,472 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kinsman
How many truck crashes happen in Kinsman?
759 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 353 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kinsman?
January has the most truck crashes in Grundy County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kinsman?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kinsman compared with Illinois?
Grundy County records 121.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kinsman?
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.