Frankfort Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frankfort Village: 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
2 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Frankfort Village compares with Illinois
Frankfort Village against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frankfort Village stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frankfort Village | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Frankfort Village sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Frankfort Village: January 14.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Frankfort Village. They injured 162 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
13.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Frankfort with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-57 (5), SR-50 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Frankfort Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Frankfort Village.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Frankfort Village
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| I-57 | 5 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 167th St | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-4 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-6 Manhattan Monee Rd | 1 |
| CR-87 (Gougar Rd) | 1 |
| I- 80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frankfort Village) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 143 |
| W Laraway Rd | 22 |
| W Lincoln Hwy | 16 |
| S La Grange Rd | 15 |
| S Harlem Ave | 5 |
| I-080 | 3 |
| Laraway Rd | 3 |
| E Laraway Rd | 3 |
Frankfort Village at a glance
| Population | 21,160 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,355 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60448) | $120,761 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60448) | $386,401 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frankfort Village 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 | 8 | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +83% | 7.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +71% | 8.1 |
| 2020s | 30 | +24% | 8.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frankfort Village
How common are truck crashes in Frankfort Village?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Frankfort Village since 2015, with 3 deaths and 162 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Frankfort Village?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Frankfort: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Frankfort Village?
The worst month is January: 14.6% of truck crashes in Frankfort Village happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Frankfort Village?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Frankfort Village since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Frankfort Village compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Frankfort Village has 141.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Frankfort Village?
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.