Genoa, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Genoa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Genoa and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Illinois
DeKalb County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in DeKalb County: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 481 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Genoa had 37 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DeKalb County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-20 (3), SR-64 (2) and CR-A44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Genoa fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 10.1% 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| CR-A44 | 1 |
| Peace Rd | 1 |
| Plank Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 56 |
| Peace Rd | 26 |
| State Rte 23 | 17 |
| E Lincoln Hwy | 15 |
| Perry Rd | 13 |
| S Peace Rd | 11 |
| State Rte 64 | 11 |
| Glidden Rd | 9 |
Genoa at a glance
| Population | 5,514 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,124 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60135) | $98,033 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60135) | $253,846 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb County 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 | 15 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +142% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +16% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Genoa
How many truck accidents are there in Genoa?
481 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 269 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Genoa?
I-90 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Genoa since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Genoa?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Genoa?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Genoa compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Genoa?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.