Shabbona, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shabbona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shabbona 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 |
Compared with Illinois, DeKalb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Shabbona 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, SR-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Lee Rd (1), Sr- 23 (1) and US-30 (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 Shabbona 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| Lee 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 |
Shabbona at a glance
| Population | 852 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 664 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 Shabbona
How many truck accidents are there in Shabbona?
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (269 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shabbona?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shabbona since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shabbona?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shabbona?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shabbona 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 Shabbona?
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.