Mokena, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mokena: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mokena 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 runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Mokena at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mokena: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Will County has recorded 7,292 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,274 people injured and 134 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 71 truck crashes reported in Mokena 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Mokena with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-57 (5), I-355 (2) and SR-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 69 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mokena 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.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Will County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 10 |
| I-57 | 5 |
| I-355 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 167th St | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-4 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-6 Manhattan Monee Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 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 |
Mokena at a glance
| Population | 19,915 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,281 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 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 135 to 637. 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 Mokena
How many truck accidents are there in Mokena?
Since 2015, 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Will County (3,274 injured, 134 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mokena?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mokena since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mokena?
Truck crashes in Will County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mokena?
Since 2015, Will County has reported 69 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Mokena compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Will County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mokena?
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.