ZIP 60969 (Union Hill, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60969: 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 sits below Illinois on 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.
The headline for ZIP 60969: SR-17 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60969 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 839 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kankakee County since 2015: 485 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
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 60969 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 3600E (1), CR-52 Campus Rd (1) and SR-115 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60969 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kankakee County.
- 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 | 3 |
| 3600E | 1 |
| CR-52 Campus Rd | 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 60969 at a glance
| Population | 73 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,500 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 60969
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60969?
Kankakee County has had 839 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 485 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60969?
SR-17 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60969 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60969?
January has the most truck crashes in Kankakee County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60969?
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 60969 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 60969?
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.