Milan Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milan Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milan Township 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 sits below Illinois on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 481 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Milan Township since 2015, this page uses DeKalb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-23 leads within 10 miles of Milan with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-38 (2), I-88 (1) and Lee Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Milan Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- With 10.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Lee Rd | 1 |
| Nelson Rd | 1 |
| Peace Rd | 1 |
| Sr- 23 | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 |
Milan Township at a glance
| Population | 309 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60550) | $81,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60550) | $239,816 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milan Township
How many truck accidents are there in Milan Township?
DeKalb County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Milan Township?
SR-23 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Milan since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Milan Township?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Milan Township?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Milan Township compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 41.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milan Township?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.