Channahon, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Channahon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 435 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Channahon compares with Illinois
Channahon against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Channahon stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Channahon | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 258.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Channahon has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Channahon: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Channahon has recorded 435 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Channahon with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (12), SR-53 (2) and US-52 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Channahon.
Route planning tips for Channahon fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Channahon
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 15 |
| I-55 | 12 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| Centerpoint Way | 1 |
| I- 55 | 1 |
| N Grove Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Channahon) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 106 |
| Arsenal Rd | 30 |
| S Frontage Rd | 27 |
| W Eames St | 17 |
| Barack Obama Presidential | 7 |
| US-6 | 6 |
| Eames St | 6 |
| I-55 S/B Ramp To Arsenal | 4 |
Channahon at a glance
| Population | 14,392 |
| Land area | 16.6 sq mi |
| Density | 869 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60410) | $118,976 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60410) | $317,621 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Channahon 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 | 5 | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | +200% | 7.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +121% | 8.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 8.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Channahon
How common are truck crashes in Channahon?
Since 2015, 435 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Channahon (170 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Channahon?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Channahon since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Channahon?
The worst month is June: 12.6% of truck crashes in Channahon happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Channahon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Channahon since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Channahon compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Channahon has 258.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Channahon?
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.