Florence Township, Will County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence Township, Will County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence Township, Will County and Will County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Will County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Will County compares with Illinois
Will County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Will County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Will County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Will County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Florence Township, Will County at a glance: I-55 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks in Will County since 2015: 3,274 people were injured and 134 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Florence Township, Will County had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Will County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-53 (2), CR-17 Arsenal Rd (1) and CR-25 Peotone Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 69 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Florence Township, Will County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Will County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-25 Peotone Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| Centerpoint Way | 1 |
| I- 55 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| W Wilmington Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Will County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 874 |
| I-55 | 589 |
| Il-53 | 158 |
| I-355 | 116 |
| Weber Rd | 101 |
| I-57 | 97 |
| S Chicago St | 76 |
| Centerpoint Way | 62 |
Florence Township, Will County at a glance
| Population | 924 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60481) | $79,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60481) | $232,486 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Will 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 | 135 | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 314 | +132% | 7.6 |
| 2010s | 513 | +63% | 8.1 |
| 2020s | 637 | +24% | 8.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 135 a year in the 1990s and 637 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence Township, Will County
How many truck crashes happen in Florence Township, Will County?
7,292 truck crashes have been reported in Will County since 2015, with 134 deaths and 3,274 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Florence Township, Will County?
I-55 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Florence since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence Township, Will County?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Will County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Florence Township, Will County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Will County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Florence Township, Will County compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Will County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Florence Township, Will County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.