2024 Illinois Car Accident Statistics
A comprehensive analysis of every reportable crash on Illinois roads
In 2024, Illinois recorded 303,913 motor vehicle crashes resulting in 1,178 deaths and 89,023 injuries. This data reveals when, where, and how crashes happen — information that can help you understand the risks on Illinois roads.
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Illinois Driving Overview
Crashes by Day of Week
Friday is the most dangerous day to drive in Illinois, with 50,004 total crashes. The greatest number of crashes occurred on Fridays, with 32,611 in urban locations and 17,393 in rural locations.
Fatal Crashes by Day of Week
Sunday is the deadliest day on Illinois roads, with 201 total fatal crashes. The greatest number occurred in urban locations (152) and rural locations (49).
Crashes by Time of Day
More than 66% of all crashes occurred between 8 a.m. and 7:59 p.m. Of these crashes, 65.6% occurred on urban roads.
Fatal Crashes by Time of Day
59% of all fatal crashes occurred between 4 p.m. and 3:59 a.m. Of these crashes, 75.9% occurred on urban roads (486 crashes).
Crashes by Type of Collision
Fixed object crashes comprise the largest number of fatal crashes at 26.82%. Front-to-rear collisions account for the highest number of injury crashes.
Fixed object crashes are the deadliest type with 291 fatalities, followed by pedestrian crashes (202).
Crashes by Type of Road
64.45% of crashes occurred on urban roads, while 68.32% of all injury crashes occurred on urban roads.
Urban Road Breakdown
| Road Type ↕ | Total ↕ | Fatal ↕ | Injury ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeway & Expressway/Toll | 1,492 | 6 | 266 |
| Interstate/Toll | 33,240 | 122 | 4,584 |
| Local Road or Street/Toll | 35,753 | 76 | 7,350 |
| Major Collector/Toll | 24,543 | 77 | 6,136 |
| Minor Arterial/Toll | 43,482 | 197 | 11,152 |
| Minor Collector/Toll | 3,155 | 9 | 747 |
| Other Principal Arterial/Toll | 54,207 | 287 | 12,881 |
Rural Road Breakdown
| Road Type ↕ | Total ↕ | Fatal ↕ | Injury ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeway & Expressway | 87 | 0 | 11 |
| Interstate/Toll | 4,249 | 31 | 723 |
| Local Road or Street | 4,186 | 50 | 959 |
| Major Collector | 5,805 | 95 | 1,367 |
| Minor Arterial | 5,574 | 63 | 1,198 |
| Minor Collector | 790 | 11 | 194 |
| Other Principal Arterial | 4,024 | 58 | 817 |
Economic Cost of Illinois Crashes
Based on National Safety Council estimates for 2024. The estimated costs measure dollars spent and income not received because of crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Illinois Fatalities and Vehicle Miles Traveled (2005-2024)
20-year trend showing the relationship between traffic fatalities and vehicle miles traveled in Illinois.
Who Gets Hurt in Illinois Crashes
Of the 1,178 people killed in Illinois crashes in 2024, the majority were drivers. Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities remain a critical concern.
Injury Breakdown by Road User
Who gets injured in Illinois crashes — all injury severities combined.
Motor Vehicles Involved in Crashes by Type
Passenger cars account for the vast majority of vehicles involved in crashes. However, motorcycles have a disproportionately high fatality rate relative to their involvement.
| Vehicle Type ↕ | Total Involved ↕ | Fatal Crashes ↕ | Occupants Killed ↕ | A-Injuries ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Car | 338,617 | 740 | 440 | 3,810 |
| SUV | 109,834 | 327 | 140 | 1,037 |
| Pickup Truck | 43,728 | 195 | 86 | 519 |
| Van | 24,470 | 72 | 37 | 220 |
| Truck-Tractor with Semi-Trailer | 12,184 | 98 | 15 | 64 |
| Other Single Unit Truck | 9,252 | 37 | 9 | 38 |
| Motorcycle | 3,444 | 148 | 144 | 928 |
| School Bus | 1,156 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Other Bus | 3,772 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| Farm Tractor/Equipment | 275 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
Seatbelt and Restraint Usage
Occupant restraint usage data for people killed and injured in crashes.
Key Takeaways from the 2024 Illinois Crash Data
- Speed was a factor in 31.1% of total crashes, 45.3% of fatal crashes, and 35.2% of injury crashes.
- 80.3% of fatal crashes occurred on dry roads, challenging the assumption that bad weather is the primary cause of deadly accidents.
- 45.8% of fatal crashes occurred during daylight hours.
- Crashes involving an A-injury (incapacitating) accounted for 10.6% of injury crashes.
- The average number of deaths per fatal crash was 1.1.
- Pedestrian fatalities represented 18.4% of all fatalities, an 11.3% increase from 2023.
- Passenger fatalities represented 17.7% of all deaths, a 4.5% increase from 2023.
Injured in an Illinois Car Accident?
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