Preston Heights, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Preston Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Preston Heights 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 has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Preston Heights at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Preston Heights since 2015.
Overview
Will County has recorded 7,292 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,274 people injured and 134 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Preston Heights since 2015, this page uses Will County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Preston Heights is I-80, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (9), SR-53 (8) and US-6 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 69 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Preston Heights fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Will County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 15 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| I-355 | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Cedar 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 |
Preston Heights at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60433) | $66,515 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60433) | $172,208 |
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. 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 Preston Heights
How common are truck crashes in Preston Heights?
7,292 truck crashes have been reported in Will County since 2015, with 134 deaths and 3,274 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Preston Heights?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Preston Heights: 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in Preston Heights?
June has the most truck crashes in Will County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Preston Heights?
Since 2015, Will County has reported 69 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Preston Heights compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Will County records 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Preston Heights?
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.