ZIP 60012 (Crystal Lake, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McHenry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How McHenry County compares with Illinois
McHenry County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McHenry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
McHenry County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
McHenry County at a glance: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (36 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,104 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McHenry County. They injured 530 people and killed 30.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-44 Darell Rd (1), CR-45 (Roberts Rd) (1) and Ringwood Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60012 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in McHenry County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McHenry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 4 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| Ringwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-176 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| Ts- Barnard Mill Rd | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McHenry County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 92 |
| US-14 | 48 |
| Il-31 | 47 |
| Il-176 | 40 |
| Il-47 | 24 |
| Algonquin Rd | 19 |
| US-20 | 19 |
| Illinois Route 47 | 16 |
ZIP 60012 at a glance
| Population | 12,368 |
| Density | 276 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $159,375 |
| Median home value | $417,193 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McHenry 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 | 52 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 80 | +54% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 88 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 92 | +4% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60012?
1,104 truck crashes have been reported in McHenry County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 530 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60012?
US-12 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60012 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60012?
Truck crashes in McHenry County peak in July, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60012?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in McHenry County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 60012 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McHenry County has 29.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60012?
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.