ZIP 60431 (Joliet, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60431: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 60431: I-80 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60431 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Will County. They injured 3,274 people and killed 134.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60431 is I-80, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-55 (9), SR-53 (8) and US-6 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
69 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60431 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Will County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Will County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 14 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 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 60431 at a glance
| Population | 27,138 |
| Density | 816 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,870 |
| Median home value | $294,283 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 135 to 637. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60431
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60431?
7,292 truck crashes have been reported in Will County since 2015, with 134 deaths and 3,274 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60431?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60431 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60431?
Truck crashes in Will County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60431?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Will County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60431 compare with Illinois?
Will County records 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60431?
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.