Huntley, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huntley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huntley 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 sits below Illinois on 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.
What stands out in McHenry County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 1,104 crashes involving commercial trucks in McHenry County since 2015: 530 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 34 truck crashes reported in Huntley since 2015, this page uses McHenry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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-20 leads within 10 miles of Huntley with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (2), SR-176 (2) and Big Timber Rd (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 Huntley fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-20 | 6 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-22 (Plank Rd) | 1 |
| CR-31 Harmony Rd | 1 |
| CR-A44 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 |
Huntley at a glance
| Population | 28,495 |
| Land area | 14.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,945 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60142) | $89,735 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60142) | $340,172 |
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 Huntley
How many truck crashes happen in Huntley?
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 Huntley?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huntley: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Huntley?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in McHenry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Huntley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in McHenry County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does Huntley compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
McHenry County records 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Huntley?
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.