ZIP 60408 (Braidwood, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60408: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Will 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
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 |
Compared with Illinois, Will County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 60408: I-55 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60408 since 2015.
Overview
Will County has recorded 7,292 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,274 people injured and 134 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60408 is I-55, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-113 (2), CR-29 (1) and CR-52 Campus Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 69 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60408 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Will County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 11 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 1 |
| I- 55 | 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 |
ZIP 60408 at a glance
| Population | 5,327 |
| Density | 322 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,174 |
| Median home value | $216,566 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 135 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 637. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60408
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60408?
7,292 truck crashes have been reported in Will County since 2015, with 134 deaths and 3,274 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60408?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60408 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60408?
Truck crashes in Will County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60408?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Will County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60408 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Will County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60408?
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.