ZIP 60481 (Wilmington, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60481: 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 |
Will County has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 60481: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60481: 10 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
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come CR-17 Arsenal Rd (1), CR-25 Peotone Rd (1) and CR-29 (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 60481 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Will County.
- 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 | 10 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-25 Peotone Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| I- 55 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| W Wilmington 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 60481 at a glance
| Population | 11,195 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,042 |
| Median home value | $232,486 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 60481
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60481?
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 60481?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60481: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60481?
June has the most truck crashes in Will County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60481?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Will County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60481 compared 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 60481?
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.