Lake in the Hills, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake in the Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake in the Hills 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. 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Lake in the Hills 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Lake in the Hills with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-59 (2), Big Timber Rd (1) and CR-21 Big Timber Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lake in the Hills fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in McHenry County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% 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 McHenry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-31 Harmony Rd | 1 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-176 | 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 |
Lake in the Hills at a glance
| Population | 28,706 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,813 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60102) | $132,949 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60102) | $349,967 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake in the Hills
How common are truck crashes in Lake in the Hills?
Since 2015, 1,104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McHenry County (530 injured, 30 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lake in the Hills?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake in the Hills since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake in the Hills?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in McHenry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake in the Hills?
Since 2015, McHenry County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lake in the Hills compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, McHenry County has 29.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake in the Hills?
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.