ZIP 60046 (Lake Villa, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60046: 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 |
Lake County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 60046: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60046: 3.2 in 2016–19, 5.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,005 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 1,469 people and killed 88.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-41 (4), US-12 (3) and I-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 52 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60046 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-19 Russell 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 60046 at a glance
| Population | 34,613 |
| Density | 582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,042 |
| Median home value | $308,404 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 137 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 248. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 60046
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60046?
Lake County has had 3,005 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,469 people and killing 88.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 60046?
I-94 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60046 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60046?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60046?
Garbage trucks were involved in 52 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60046 compared with Illinois?
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 60046?
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.