Marengo, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marengo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marengo 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.
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Marengo had 63 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%).
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.
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-23 (3), US-20 (3) and SR-176 (2).
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.
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Marengo fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McHenry County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in McHenry County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| SR-23 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| CR-31 Harmony Rd | 1 |
| CR-A44 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Marengo at a glance
| Population | 7,699 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 865 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60152) | $98,451 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60152) | $298,061 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 92 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marengo
How many truck crashes happen in Marengo?
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 Marengo?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marengo since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marengo?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in McHenry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marengo?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McHenry County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marengo 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 Marengo?
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.