Lee Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lee Village and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Illinois
Lee County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Lee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lee County: 1 in 370 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 401 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 186 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Lee Village had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lee County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
12.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Lee with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-88 (1), Lee Rd (1) and SR-251 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Lee Village fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.6% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Lee Rd | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 90 |
| I-39 | 61 |
| US-30 | 18 |
| S Galena Avenue | 7 |
| Il-38 | 6 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Franklin Grove Rd | 4 |
| Il-2 | 4 |
Lee Village at a glance
| Population | 308 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,556 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60530) | $96,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60530) | $263,404 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lee Village
How many truck crashes happen in Lee Village?
Lee County has had 401 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lee Village?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lee since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lee Village?
February has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lee Village?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Lee Village compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lee Village?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.