Illinois in 2007
Deaths 1,248Fatal crashes 1,126Per 100,000 9.8US deaths 41,259
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2007.
In 2007, 1,248 people died in 1,126 fatal crashes in Illinois, 9.8 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2006 (1,254) and 2007 (1,248).
Illinois accounted for 3% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
44% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
29% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Illinois 2007 | Illinois 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 1,248 | 1,254 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 1,126 | 1,136 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.8 | 9.9 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 44% | 44% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 98 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Illinois in 2007?
1,248 people in 1,126 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 9.8 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Illinois had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Cook County with 348 deaths in 308 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Illinois?
1,248 deaths against 1,254 in 2006 (0%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.