Nunda, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nunda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nunda 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.4% in 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.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Nunda since 2015; patterns below come from McHenry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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, US-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-44 Darell Rd (1), CR-45 (Roberts Rd) (1) and CR-49 Cr-V61 Fairfield 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 Nunda fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McHenry County.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| CR-49 Cr-V61 Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-49/V61/FAIRFIELD Rd | 1 |
| Ringwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-176 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
Nunda at a glance
| Population | 38,888 |
| Land area | 46.9 sq mi |
| Density | 830 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60012) | $159,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60012) | $417,193 |
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. 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 Nunda
How many truck accidents are there in Nunda?
Since 2015, 1,104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McHenry County (530 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Nunda?
US-12 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nunda since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nunda?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in McHenry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nunda?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McHenry County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nunda compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McHenry County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nunda?
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.