ZIP 60935 (Essex, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60935: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kankakee 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
7 of 839 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kankakee County compares with Illinois
Kankakee County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kankakee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.7 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, Kankakee County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 60935 at a glance: I-55 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60935 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 839 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kankakee County since 2015: 485 people were injured and 37 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 60935 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-17 (3), CR-52 Campus Rd (1) and SR-113 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60935 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kankakee County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 12.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Kankakee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kankakee County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 244 |
| Il-17 | 34 |
| Dixie Hwy | 24 |
| E 12000N Rd | 15 |
| Il-1 | 15 |
| Il-50 | 11 |
| W Court St | 10 |
| E 5000N Rd | 9 |
ZIP 60935 at a glance
| Population | 1,259 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,000 |
| Median home value | $248,964 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kankakee 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 | 29 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +93% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +23% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 70 | +2% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60935
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60935?
Kankakee County has had 839 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 485 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60935?
I-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60935 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60935?
January has the most truck crashes in Kankakee County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60935?
Since 2015, Kankakee County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60935 compare with Illinois?
Kankakee County records 67.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60935?
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.