Sunnyland, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sunnyland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sunnyland 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. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Sunnyland: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sunnyland: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Will County. They injured 3,274 people and killed 134.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sunnyland since 2015, this page uses Will County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Sunnyland with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (9), SR-53 (7) and US-6 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 69 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sunnyland fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Will County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| I-355 | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 1 |
| CR-87 (Gougar Rd) | 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 |
Sunnyland at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60403) | $73,074 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60403) | $233,170 |
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 Sunnyland
How many truck crashes happen in Sunnyland?
Since 2015, 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Will County (3,274 injured, 134 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sunnyland?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sunnyland: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sunnyland?
June has the most truck crashes in Will County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sunnyland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Will County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Sunnyland compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Will County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sunnyland?
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.