ZIP 60041 (Ingleside, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lake 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Illinois
Lake County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Lake County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 60041: US-12 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60041: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,005 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 1,469 people were injured and 88 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
US-12 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 60041 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-120 (2), SR-173 (2) and SR-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 52 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60041 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 4 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-20 (Peterson Rd) | 1 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| CR-49 Cr-V61 Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-49/V61/FAIRFIELD Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 533 |
| Skokie Valley Rd | 48 |
| Green Bay Rd | 40 |
| Deerfield Rd | 38 |
| SR-41 | 36 |
| Skokie Hwy | 36 |
| Waukegan Rd | 33 |
| Belvidere Rd | 31 |
ZIP 60041 at a glance
| Population | 9,024 |
| Density | 365 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,396 |
| Median home value | $246,914 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 137 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 259 | +89% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 241 | -7% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 248 | +3% | 9.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 137 a year in the 1990s and 248 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 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60041
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60041?
3,005 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 88 deaths and 1,469 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60041?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60041 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60041?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60041?
Garbage trucks were involved in 52 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 60041 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 36.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60041?
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.