Plum Valley, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plum Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plum Valley 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Will County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Plum Valley: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Plum Valley: 3.5 in 2016–19, 7.0 in 2020–24.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Plum Valley since 2015; patterns below come from Will County as a whole.
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 Plum Valley is I-80, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-394 (6), US-30 (6) and SR-1 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
69 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Plum Valley fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 14 |
| SR-394 | 6 |
| US-30 | 6 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| Ashland Ave | 1 |
| Chicago Rd | 1 |
| Cottage Grove Ave | 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 |
Plum Valley at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60417) | $91,952 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60417) | $244,322 |
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. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plum Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Plum Valley?
Will County has had 7,292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,274 people and killing 134.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Plum Valley?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plum Valley since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plum Valley?
Truck crashes in Will County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Plum Valley?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Will County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Plum Valley compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Will County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Plum Valley?
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.