New Lenox, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Lenox: 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
4 of 486 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Lenox compares with Illinois
New Lenox against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Lenox stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Lenox | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.2 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, New Lenox is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
New Lenox at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New Lenox since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 486 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Lenox since 2015: 253 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: SR-53 (7), US-6 (4) and I-355 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for New Lenox fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Lenox.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 New Lenox
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 14 |
| SR-53 | 7 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| I-355 | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 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 (New Lenox) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 165 |
| I-355 | 25 |
| E Laraway Rd | 9 |
| I-080 | 8 |
| Nelson Rd | 5 |
| N Cedar Rd | 3 |
| W Lincoln Hwy | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
New Lenox at a glance
| Population | 28,480 |
| Land area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,773 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60451) | $137,404 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60451) | $392,937 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in New Lenox 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 | 6 | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | +156% | 7.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +117% | 8.1 |
| 2020s | 45 | +39% | 8.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 New Lenox
How many truck accidents are there in New Lenox?
New Lenox has had 486 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 253 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in New Lenox?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Lenox: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in New Lenox?
December has the most truck crashes in New Lenox, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Lenox?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in New Lenox since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in New Lenox compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 147.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New Lenox, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Lenox?
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.