ZIP 60450 (Morris, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60450: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grundy 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 of 759 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Illinois
Grundy County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Grundy County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Grundy County at a glance: 1 in 357 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 759 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grundy County since 2015: 353 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-47 (2), CR-29 (1) and CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60450 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.6% 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
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| N Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 193 |
| I-55 | 56 |
| N Division St | 22 |
| Il-47 | 21 |
| N Il-47 | 15 |
| Division St | 13 |
| I-080 | 11 |
| E Pine Bluff Rd | 10 |
ZIP 60450 at a glance
| Population | 20,783 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,777 |
| Median home value | $275,453 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 42 | +112% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +34% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +27% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60450
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60450?
759 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 353 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60450?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60450 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60450?
January has the most truck crashes in Grundy County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60450?
Since 2015, Grundy County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60450 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 121.4 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60450?
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.