Norton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norton 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 runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Norton: SR-17 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Norton: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 839 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kankakee County since 2015: 485 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Norton since 2015; patterns below come from Kankakee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads within 10 miles of Norton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 3600E (1), CR-52 Campus Rd (1) and SR-115 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Norton fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.9% 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 Kankakee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| 3600E | 1 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 1 |
| SR-115 | 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 |
Norton at a glance
| Population | 920 |
| Land area | 49.8 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60917) | $75,441 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60917) | $205,186 |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norton
How many truck crashes happen in Norton?
Since 2015, 839 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kankakee County (485 injured, 37 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Norton?
Since 2015, SR-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Norton: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Norton?
Truck crashes in Kankakee County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Kankakee County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Norton compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Kankakee County records 67.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Norton?
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.