ZIP 60954 (Momence, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60954: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 60954: SR-17 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60954: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Kankakee County has recorded 839 truck crashes since 2015, with 485 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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 60954 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1 (3), N 9000E Rd (1) and SR-017 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60954 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.
- 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| N 9000E Rd | 1 |
| SR-017 | 1 |
| SR-10E | 1 |
| Sr- 17 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 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 60954 at a glance
| Population | 5,742 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,906 |
| Median home value | $159,787 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60954
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60954?
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 60954?
SR-17 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60954 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60954?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in Kankakee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60954?
Since 2015, Kankakee County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 60954 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Kankakee County records 67.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60954?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.