Grayslake, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grayslake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grayslake 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grayslake: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Grayslake (3.0 → 6.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,005 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 1,469 people and killed 88.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 93 truck crashes reported in Grayslake since 2015, this page uses Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Grayslake with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-94 (5), US-12 (4) and SR-83 (3).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Grayslake fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 7 |
| I-94 | 5 |
| US-12 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-20 (Peterson Rd) | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany 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 |
Grayslake at a glance
| Population | 21,262 |
| Land area | 10.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,946 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60030) | $104,795 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60030) | $291,873 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 137 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 248. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grayslake
How many truck accidents are there in Grayslake?
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 Grayslake?
US-41 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grayslake since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grayslake?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grayslake?
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 Grayslake 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 Grayslake?
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.