ZIP 60656 (Chicago, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60656: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Cook County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 60656: I-290 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60656: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Cook County has recorded 29,495 truck crashes since 2015, with 15,477 people injured and 367 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 7 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-290 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 60656 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-294 (8), SR-83 (7) and SR-50 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
425 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60656 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-290; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cook County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-290 | 10 |
| I-294 | 8 |
| SR-83 | 7 |
| SR-50 | 6 |
| I-90 | 5 |
| Roosevelt Rd | 5 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-12 | 3 |
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 60656 at a glance
| Population | 29,538 |
| Density | 3,523 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,766 |
| Median home value | $350,655 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1,033 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2,496. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 27.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60656
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60656?
Since 2015, 29,495 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cook County (15,477 injured, 367 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60656?
I-290 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60656 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60656?
Truck crashes in Cook County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60656?
Garbage trucks were involved in 425 reported crashes in Cook County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60656 compared with Illinois?
Cook County records 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60656?
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.