Greenwood Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood Village 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. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McHenry County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
McHenry County has recorded 1,104 truck crashes since 2015, with 530 people injured and 30 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Greenwood Village since 2015, this page uses McHenry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-12 leads within 10 miles of Greenwood with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-B (1), Ringwood Rd (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Greenwood Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| Ringwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 |
Greenwood Village at a glance
| Population | 316 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60097) | $93,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60097) | $228,769 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood Village
How many truck accidents are there in Greenwood Village?
Since 2015, 1,104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McHenry County (530 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greenwood Village?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenwood Village?
Truck crashes in McHenry County peak in July, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenwood Village?
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 Greenwood Village compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McHenry County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenwood Village?
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.