North Utica, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Utica: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Utica and LaSalle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaSalle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 1,266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaSalle County compares with Illinois
LaSalle County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaSalle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, LaSalle County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for LaSalle County: 16.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Overview
LaSalle County has recorded 1,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 578 people injured and 56 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
North Utica had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use LaSalle County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of North Utica with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-39 (2), SR-251 (2) and Cr- 42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for North Utica fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaSalle County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 LaSalle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-39 | 2 |
| SR-251 | 2 |
| Cr- 42 | 1 |
| E 12th Rd | 1 |
| E 8th Rd | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaSalle County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 424 |
| I-39 | 227 |
| Columbus St | 11 |
| SR-251 | 11 |
| I-080 | 9 |
| E 8Th Rd | 9 |
| Il Rt 71 | 8 |
| US-34 | 8 |
North Utica at a glance
| Population | 1,343 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 389 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61373) | $109,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 61373) | $238,297 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaSalle 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +120% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 100 | +35% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 106 | +6% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Utica
How many truck crashes happen in North Utica?
Since 2015, 1,266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaSalle County (578 injured, 56 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Utica?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Utica: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Utica?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in LaSalle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Utica?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaSalle County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Utica compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, LaSalle County has 101.1 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Utica?
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.