ZIP 60468 (Peotone, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60468: 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 60468: I-57 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60468: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks in Will County since 2015: 3,274 people were injured and 134 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60468 is I-57, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-25/WILMINGTON Rd (2), US-45 (2) and 3000N 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 60468 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-57 | 5 |
| CR-25/WILMINGTON Rd | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| 3000N Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-19 (County Line Rd) | 1 |
| CR-24 | 1 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-25 (Wilmington Rd) | 1 |
| CR-25 Peotone Rd | 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 60468 at a glance
| Population | 5,809 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,625 |
| Median home value | $296,265 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60468
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60468?
7,292 truck crashes have been reported in Will County since 2015, with 134 deaths and 3,274 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 60468?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60468: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60468?
June has the most truck crashes in Will County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60468?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Will County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60468 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Will County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60468?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.