Lockport, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lockport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lockport 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 sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Lockport: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lockport: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Will County has recorded 7,292 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,274 people injured and 134 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 116 truck crashes reported in Lockport since 2015, this page uses Will County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lockport is I-80, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-55 (8), SR-53 (7) and US-6 (4).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lockport fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Will County.
- 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 Will County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| SR-53 | 7 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| I-355 | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 1 |
| CR-87 (Gougar Rd) | 1 |
| CR-88 Weber 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 |
Lockport at a glance
| Population | 26,915 |
| Land area | 11.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,292 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60441) | $103,374 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60441) | $297,288 |
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 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 Lockport
How many truck accidents are there in Lockport?
Will County has had 7,292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,274 people and killing 134.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lockport?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lockport: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lockport?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Will County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lockport?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Will County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Lockport compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Will County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lockport?
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.