How many open pothole complaints does Chicago have?

Chicago currently has 5,918 open pothole complaints in its 311 system.

Every pothole reported to 311 becomes a public service request with a status. CDOT crews typically address open complaints within days in summer and weeks in winter — freeze-thaw season (February–April) is when the backlog peaks.

You can report a pothole yourself at 311.chicago.gov or by calling 311; it becomes a public record like the ones counted here.