Grant Township, Lake County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Lake County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, Lake County 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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grant Township, Lake County: US-12 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Grant.
Overview
Police reported 3,005 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 1,469 people were injured and 88 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Grant Township, Lake County since 2015; patterns below come from Lake County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, US-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-120 (2), SR-173 (2) and SR-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
52 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Grant Township, Lake County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-120 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-20 (Peterson Rd) | 1 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| CR-49 Cr-V61 Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-49/V61/FAIRFIELD Rd | 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 |
Grant Township, Lake County at a glance
| Population | 28,557 |
| Land area | 17.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,620 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60041) | $93,396 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60041) | $246,914 |
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 Grant Township, Lake County
How many truck crashes happen in Grant Township, Lake County?
3,005 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 88 deaths and 1,469 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Grant Township, Lake County?
Since 2015, US-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grant: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grant Township, Lake County?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grant Township, Lake County?
52 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grant Township, Lake County compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 36.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grant Township, Lake County?
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.