Wheatland Township, Will County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheatland Township, Will County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheatland Township, Will County 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 sits below Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Wheatland Township, Will County: I-55 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wheatland.
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.
Wheatland Township, Will County had 52 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
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Wheatland with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-88 (3), Commons Dr (2) and SR-53 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wheatland Township, Will County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Will County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-55 | 5 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-88 Weber Rd | 1 |
| Eola Rd | 1 |
| Joliet Rd | 1 |
| Montgomery 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 |
Wheatland Township, Will County at a glance
| Population | 91,967 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,594 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60564) | $181,382 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60564) | $571,877 |
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 Wheatland Township, Will County
How many truck crashes happen in Wheatland Township, Will County?
Will County has had 7,292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,274 people and killing 134.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wheatland Township, Will County?
I-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wheatland since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheatland Township, Will County?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Will County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wheatland Township, Will County?
Since 2015, Will County has reported 69 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wheatland Township, Will County compared with Illinois?
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 Wheatland Township, Will County?
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.