Schaumburg, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schaumburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schaumburg compares with Illinois
Schaumburg against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schaumburg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schaumburg | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Schaumburg has lower values than Illinois for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Schaumburg at a glance: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Schaumburg (3.8 → 7.0).
Overview
Schaumburg has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Schaumburg with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-83 (7), SR-53 (3) and SR-59 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Schaumburg fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Schaumburg
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 8 |
| SR-83 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-59 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| Arlington Heights Rd | 1 |
| Barrington Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schaumburg) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 156 |
| I-290 | 85 |
| E Higgins Rd | 15 |
| Il-390 | 10 |
| Golf Rd | 8 |
| Il-53 | 7 |
| N Roselle Rd | 7 |
| Higgins Rd | 6 |
Schaumburg at a glance
| Population | 77,099 |
| Land area | 19.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,978 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schaumburg since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +148% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 43 | +29% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | -6% | 37.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 27.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Schaumburg
How many truck accidents are there in Schaumburg?
Schaumburg has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 257 people and killing 4.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Schaumburg?
I-90 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Schaumburg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Schaumburg?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Schaumburg happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Schaumburg?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schaumburg since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Schaumburg compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Schaumburg, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Schaumburg?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.