Ridgewood, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgewood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgewood 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.
Ridgewood at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ridgewood since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks in Will County since 2015: 3,274 people were injured and 134 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ridgewood 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 Ridgewood is I-80, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-53 (8), I-55 (6) and US-6 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
69 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ridgewood 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.
- 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 | 13 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| I-55 | 6 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| I-355 | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 1 |
| CR-87 (Gougar 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 |
Ridgewood at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60432) | $64,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60432) | $190,911 |
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 Ridgewood
How many truck crashes happen in Ridgewood?
7,292 truck crashes have been reported in Will County since 2015, with 134 deaths and 3,274 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ridgewood?
I-80 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ridgewood since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ridgewood?
June has the most truck crashes in Will County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ridgewood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Will County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood?
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.