Chebanse Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chebanse Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chebanse Village and Kankakee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kankakee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 839 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kankakee County compares with Illinois
Kankakee County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kankakee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Kankakee County sits below Illinois on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Chebanse Village: US-45 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Chebanse: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 839 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kankakee County since 2015: 485 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Chebanse Village had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kankakee County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of Chebanse with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-4 (1), I-57 (1) and SR-115 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Chebanse Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kankakee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.9% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Kankakee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kankakee County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 244 |
| Il-17 | 34 |
| Dixie Hwy | 24 |
| E 12000N Rd | 15 |
| Il-1 | 15 |
| Il-50 | 11 |
| W Court St | 10 |
| E 5000N Rd | 9 |
Chebanse Village at a glance
| Population | 1,011 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60922) | $62,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60922) | $173,391 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kankakee 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 | 29 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +93% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +23% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 70 | +2% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 70 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 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chebanse Village
How many truck accidents are there in Chebanse Village?
Kankakee County has had 839 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 485 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chebanse Village?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chebanse since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chebanse Village?
Truck crashes in Kankakee County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chebanse Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Kankakee County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chebanse Village compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 67.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kankakee County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chebanse 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.