Illinois Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Illinois recorded an estimated 160 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #8 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-80 and I-55 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Illinois large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~160 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #8 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-80, I-55, I-90, I-94, I-57, I-70 |
Where crashes concentrate in Illinois
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Illinois's major freight corridors, including I-80, I-55, I-90, I-94, I-57, I-70, and near its largest metro areas: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Springfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Illinois each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 160 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Illinois, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Illinois have the most truck accidents?+
I-80, I-55, I-90, I-94, I-57, I-70 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.