Shorewood, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shorewood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shorewood 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.
What stands out in Shorewood: I-80 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Shorewood since 2015.
Overview
Will County has recorded 7,292 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,274 people injured and 134 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Shorewood had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Will County numbers.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Shorewood is I-80, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-55 (9), SR-53 (7) and US-6 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
69 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Shorewood 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Will County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 14 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 7 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 1 |
| CR-88 Weber 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 |
Shorewood at a glance
| Population | 18,522 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,291 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60404) | $122,171 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60404) | $334,737 |
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. 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 Shorewood
How many truck crashes happen in Shorewood?
Will County has had 7,292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,274 people and killing 134.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Shorewood?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shorewood since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shorewood?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Will County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shorewood?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Will County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Shorewood compared with Illinois?
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 Shorewood?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.