Elmhurst, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmhurst: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 314 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elmhurst compares with Illinois
Elmhurst against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmhurst stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmhurst | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.4 | 56.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Elmhurst has lower values than Illinois for on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Elmhurst: I-290 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Elmhurst.
Overview
Police reported 314 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmhurst since 2015: 154 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 33.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Elmhurst is I-290, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-294 (9), SR-83 (7) and I-88 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Elmhurst fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-290 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Elmhurst
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-290 | 10 |
| I-294 | 9 |
| SR-83 | 7 |
| I-88 | 4 |
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-43 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elmhurst) |
|---|---|
| I-290 | 48 |
| North Ave | 20 |
| Il-83 | 16 |
| Eisenhower Expy | 15 |
| North | 12 |
| W North Ave | 10 |
| SR-83 | 10 |
| Grand Ave | 9 |
Elmhurst at a glance
| Population | 46,108 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,512 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60126) | $147,566 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60126) | $554,731 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmhurst 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 | 13 | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +38% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +34% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 28 | +20% | 5.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elmhurst
How many truck accidents are there in Elmhurst?
314 truck crashes have been reported in Elmhurst since 2015, with 8 deaths and 154 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elmhurst?
I-290 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elmhurst since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Elmhurst?
Truck crashes in Elmhurst peak in July, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elmhurst?
Since 2015, Elmhurst has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Elmhurst compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Elmhurst records 58.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elmhurst?
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.