ZIP 60941 (Herscher, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60941: 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 |
Kankakee County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 60941 at a glance: SR-17 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60941 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 60941 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 3600E (1), CR-4 (1) and I-57 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60941 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 2 |
| 3600E | 1 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 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 60941 at a glance
| Population | 1,627 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,000 |
| Median home value | $204,036 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60941
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60941?
Since 2015, 839 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kankakee County (485 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60941?
SR-17 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60941 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60941?
Truck crashes in Kankakee County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60941?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kankakee County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60941 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 67.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kankakee County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60941?
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.