ZIP 60087 (Waukegan, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60087: 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.
The headline for ZIP 60087: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 60087 (2.8 → 5.0).
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60087 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (7), US-41 (7), CR-19 Russell Rd (2), I-41 (2) and SR-131 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
52 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60087 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lake County.
- With 11.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 | 7 |
| US-41 | 7 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 1 |
| CR-27 | 1 |
| Genesee Street | 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 60087 at a glance
| Population | 27,293 |
| Density | 813 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,738 |
| Median home value | $207,723 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60087
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60087?
3,005 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 88 deaths and 1,469 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60087?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60087?
Garbage trucks were involved in 52 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60087 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60087?
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.