# ChicagoUtilityHitPulse benchmark report

> As of 2026-11-04, ChicagoUtilityHitPulse holds 368 public records from City of Chicago 811 Chicago utility hit tickets (data.cityofchicago.org). The largest group is Gas main or service with 139 (38%); the median excavator hits in 180 days is $14 (middle half $4 to $137). Computed from the live dataset and updated on every refresh.

## Typical excavator hits in 180 days

- Lowest: $1
- 25th percentile: $4
- Median: $14
- 75th percentile: $137
- Highest: $138

## By category

| Group | Records |
|---|---|
| Gas main or service | 139 |
| Water or sewer | 82 |
| Electric cable or conduit | 53 |
| Street lighting or traffic signal | 39 |
| Fiber, phone or cable TV | 29 |
| Other or unknown | 26 |

Source: https://zalwin.com/reports/chicagoutilityhitpulse-benchmark (updated 2026-11-04).