ZIP 60645 (Chicago, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60645: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cook 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
0.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cook County compares with Illinois
Cook County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cook County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cook County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 60645 at a glance: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60645: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 29,495 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cook County since 2015: 15,477 people were injured and 367 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 7 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-294 (4), I-94 (3) and SR-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 425 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.2 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60645 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cook County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| I-294 | 4 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 3 |
| Golf Rd | 2 |
| I-290 | 2 |
| Lasalle St | 2 |
| Milwaukee Ave | 2 |
| N Kostner Ave | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 2,877 |
| I-90 | 989 |
| I-94 | 802 |
| I-290 | 473 |
| I-55 | 458 |
| I-80 | 348 |
| S Cicero Ave | 339 |
| I-57 | 296 |
ZIP 60645 at a glance
| Population | 48,208 |
| Density | 8,362 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,045 |
| Median home value | $317,554 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cook 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 | 1,033 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 2,315 | +124% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 2,360 | +2% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 2,496 | +6% | 37.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1,033 to 2,496. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 27.0 a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60645
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60645?
29,495 truck crashes have been reported in Cook County since 2015, with 367 deaths and 15,477 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60645?
I-90 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60645 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60645?
The worst month is June: 9.3% of truck crashes in Cook County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60645?
425 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cook County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60645 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Cook County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60645?
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.