Libertyville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Libertyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Libertyville compares with Illinois
Libertyville against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Libertyville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Libertyville | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Libertyville is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Libertyville: 3.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Libertyville: 2.5 in 2016–19, 7.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Libertyville has recorded 289 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
16.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: US-41 (6), SR-83 (3) and US-12 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Libertyville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Libertyville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 11 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| Lake Cook Rd | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| Beverly Dr | 1 |
| Buffalo Grove Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Libertyville) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 122 |
| Peterson Rd | 18 |
| W Peterson Rd | 9 |
| Butterfield Rd | 4 |
| Park Ave | 3 |
| Peterson | 3 |
| SR-137 | 3 |
| N Us Highway 45 | 3 |
Libertyville at a glance
| Population | 20,643 |
| Land area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,344 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60048) | $173,975 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60048) | $548,355 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Libertyville 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 | 9 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 31 | +233% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -24% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 25 | +5% | 9.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Libertyville
How many truck crashes happen in Libertyville?
289 truck crashes have been reported in Libertyville since 2015, with 5 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Libertyville?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Libertyville: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Libertyville?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Libertyville happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Libertyville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Libertyville since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Libertyville compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Libertyville has 120.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Libertyville?
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.