Ridgefield, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgefield 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
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ridgefield 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.
12.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-176 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-31 Harmony Rd (1), CR-44 Darell Rd (1) and CR-45 (Roberts 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 Ridgefield fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McHenry County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-176 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-176 | 2 |
| CR-31 Harmony Rd | 1 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| Ringwood Rd | 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 |
Ridgefield at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 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 |
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. 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 Ridgefield
How many truck crashes happen in Ridgefield?
McHenry County has had 1,104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 530 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ridgefield?
SR-176 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ridgefield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ridgefield?
July has the most truck crashes in McHenry County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ridgefield?
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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield?
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.