ZIP 60490 (Bolingbrook, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60490: 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 60490: I-55 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 60490.
Overview
Will County has recorded 7,292 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,274 people injured and 134 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-355 (3), I-88 (3) and Commons Dr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
69 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60490 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
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-55 | 8 |
| I-355 | 3 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 | 1 |
| CR-88 Weber 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 60490 at a glance
| Population | 22,156 |
| Density | 885 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $150,531 |
| Median home value | $395,350 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 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 60490
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60490?
Since 2015, 7,292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Will County (3,274 injured, 134 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60490?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60490 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60490?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Will County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60490?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Will County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 60490 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Will County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60490?
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.