Carol Stream, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carol Stream: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carol Stream and DuPage County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DuPage County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DuPage County compares with Illinois
DuPage County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DuPage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
DuPage County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Carol Stream: SR-53 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Carol Stream: 4 since 2015.
Overview
DuPage County has recorded 5,459 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,374 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 135 truck crashes were reported in Carol Stream since 2015; patterns below come from DuPage County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-53 leads within 10 miles of Carol Stream with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-88 (3), SR-64 (3) and SR-83 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Carol Stream fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- 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 DuPage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Arlington Heights Rd | 1 |
| Barrington Rd | 1 |
| CR-11 Army Trail Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DuPage County) |
|---|---|
| I-290 | 364 |
| I-88 | 322 |
| I-355 | 250 |
| I-55 | 193 |
| Il-83 | 103 |
| North Ave | 91 |
| Lake St | 88 |
| Il Route 59 | 87 |
Carol Stream at a glance
| Population | 39,556 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60188) | $103,628 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60188) | $337,539 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DuPage 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 | 224 | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 399 | +78% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 444 | +11% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 452 | +2% | 5.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 224 to 452. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carol Stream
How common are truck crashes in Carol Stream?
5,459 truck crashes have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 2,374 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Carol Stream?
SR-53 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carol Stream since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carol Stream?
October has the most truck crashes in DuPage County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carol Stream?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Carol Stream compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, DuPage County has 50.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carol Stream?
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.