Norman, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norman 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 sits below Illinois 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.
Grundy County at a glance: 1 in 357 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 759 truck crashes since 2015, with 353 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Norman had 3 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
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 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.
13.6% 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 Norman is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-47 (2) and SR-113 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Norman fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-113 | 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 |
Norman at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Land area | 16.7 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61360) | $95,093 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61360) | $257,477 |
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 Norman
How common are truck crashes in Norman?
759 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 353 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Norman?
I-80 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norman since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Norman?
January has the most truck crashes in Grundy County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Norman?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Norman compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 121.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Norman?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.