South Grove, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Grove 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.
What stands out in DeKalb County: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.4% in Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 481 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 269 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in South Grove since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-38 (3), I-39 (1) and I-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for South Grove fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-64, 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.
- 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-64 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 3 |
| I-39 | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Nelson Rd | 1 |
| Peace Rd | 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 |
South Grove at a glance
| Population | 415 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60111) | $84,583 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 South Grove
How many truck crashes happen in South Grove?
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (269 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Grove?
Since 2015, SR-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Grove: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Grove?
July has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does South Grove compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 41.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Grove?
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.