Will the West Dundee I-90 Truck Stop Increase Crash Risks?

 Posted on February 26, 2025 in Truck accidents

In October 2024, the first phase of what will be the largest truck stop in the U.S. opened in West Dundee. Located just off I-90, the 30-acre property is the former site of the Elgin landfill. When complete, the facility is set to include a convenience store, truck maintenance services, office space, and 1,000 semi-truck parking spaces. Along with rapidly expanding industrial development along the I-90 corridor, the truck stop may significantly increase the number of tractor-trailers in the area.

With more truck traffic on I-90, the chances of being injured in a truck accident may also increase. If someone else’s negligence causes your truck crash, a dedicated Park Ridge, IL I-90 accident lawyer can help you recover the compensation you deserve.

How Many Truck Accidents Happen in Illinois?

As of February 24th, 2025, 440 Illinois large truck crashes have already been reported to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for 2025, causing four fatalities and 175 injuries. The preliminary total number of Illinois truck accidents for 2024 was 6,673, with 147 deaths and 3,191 injuries.

Cook County truck traffic carries 64 percent of the state’s freight, and projections indicate Chicagoland should continue to be the predominant freight handling area in the state until at least 2050. As more trucks are drawn to the area, whether by industrial expansion, the new West Dundee truck stop, or other reasons, it remains to be seen if truck accident occurrences will continue to rise.

What Injuries Are Common in Truck Accidents?

Trucks are substantially larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. It is not uncommon for truck drivers to walk away from a crash unscathed, while car drivers and passengers sustain catastrophic injuries, such as multiple fractures, crushing injuries, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injuries. Many are life-threatening or fatal.

Personal injury or wrongful death claims could provide compensation for your eligible damages, but you can expect the insurance company to balk at paying your claim. How do we know? Attorney Quinn previously represented insurance companies, so he knows their playbook and can beat them at their own games. Your lawyer will work to negotiate an acceptable settlement offer that addresses your various damages. If necessary, he will take your case to trial.

Speak to a Knowledgeable Des Plaines, IL Truck Accident Lawyer

If you are injured in a truck crash on I-90 or anywhere else, you need to choose the right Glenview, IL personal injury attorney if you hope to maximize your compensation. Contact Quinn Law Group, LLC online or call us at 847-232-7180 to discuss your case during a free case review.