Dorr, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dorr: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dorr and McHenry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McHenry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How McHenry County compares with Illinois
McHenry County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McHenry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
McHenry County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McHenry County: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (36 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,104 crashes involving commercial trucks in McHenry County since 2015: 530 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Dorr had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McHenry County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
12.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-176 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-31 Harmony Rd (1), Ringwood Rd (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dorr fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McHenry County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-176 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 12.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 McHenry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-176 | 3 |
| CR-31 Harmony Rd | 1 |
| Ringwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Ts- Barnard Mill Rd | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McHenry County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 92 |
| US-14 | 48 |
| Il-31 | 47 |
| Il-176 | 40 |
| Il-47 | 24 |
| Algonquin Rd | 19 |
| US-20 | 19 |
| Illinois Route 47 | 16 |
Dorr at a glance
| Population | 21,712 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 604 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60098) | $91,062 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60098) | $272,558 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McHenry 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 | 52 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 80 | +54% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 88 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 92 | +4% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dorr
How many truck accidents are there in Dorr?
1,104 truck crashes have been reported in McHenry County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 530 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dorr?
SR-176 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dorr since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dorr?
July has the most truck crashes in McHenry County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dorr?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in McHenry County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dorr compared with Illinois?
McHenry County records 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dorr?
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.