Benton Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benton Township and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Illinois
Lake County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Lake County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Benton Township: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Benton per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.0 vs 2.8).
Overview
Lake County has recorded 3,005 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,469 people injured and 88 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Benton Township since 2015, this page uses Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Benton is I-94, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-41 (6), I-41 (3) and CR-19 Russell Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 52 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Benton Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lake County.
- With 11.2% 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
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 7 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| I-41 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 1 |
| CR-27 | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
| Genesee Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 533 |
| Skokie Valley Rd | 48 |
| Green Bay Rd | 40 |
| Deerfield Rd | 38 |
| SR-41 | 36 |
| Skokie Hwy | 36 |
| Waukegan Rd | 33 |
| Belvidere Rd | 31 |
Benton Township at a glance
| Population | 18,895 |
| Land area | 14.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,333 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60099) | $66,109 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60099) | $196,228 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 137 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 259 | +89% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 241 | -7% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 248 | +3% | 9.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 137 to 248. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton Township
How many truck accidents are there in Benton Township?
Since 2015, 3,005 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (1,469 injured, 88 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Benton Township?
I-94 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Benton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Benton Township?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Benton Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 52 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Benton Township compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 36.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Benton Township?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.