Burtons Bridge, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burtons Bridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burtons Bridge 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Burtons Bridge: US-12 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Burtons Bridge.
Overview
Police reported 3,005 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 1,469 people were injured and 88 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Burtons Bridge had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lake County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-12 leads within 10 miles of Burtons Bridge with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-60 (2), CR-44 Darell Rd (1) and CR-45 (Roberts Rd) (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
52 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Burtons Bridge fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| CR-49 Cr-V61 Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-49/V61/FAIRFIELD Rd | 1 |
| CR-V60 | 1 |
| Ringwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-176 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
Burtons Bridge at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60042) | $99,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60042) | $260,200 |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burtons Bridge
How many truck crashes happen in Burtons Bridge?
Lake County has had 3,005 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,469 people and killing 88.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burtons Bridge?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burtons Bridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burtons Bridge?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burtons Bridge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 52 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Burtons Bridge compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Lake County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burtons Bridge?
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.