Lisle, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lisle: 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
6 of 376 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lisle compares with Illinois
Lisle against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lisle stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lisle | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 134.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Lisle is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lisle at a glance: 2.2× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Lisle (2.5 → 5.6).
Overview
Lisle has recorded 376 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lisle is I-55, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-88 (6), I-294 (5) and SR-53 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Lisle fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% 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
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 Lisle
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| I-88 | 6 |
| I-294 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-355 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| Eola Rd | 1 |
| I- 294 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lisle) |
|---|---|
| I-355 | 94 |
| I-88 | 79 |
| Ogden Ave | 9 |
| Maple Ave | 6 |
| Ogden | 5 |
| Maple | 5 |
| SR-53 | 5 |
| Mp I088 127 | 3 |
Lisle at a glance
| Population | 23,548 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,415 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60532) | $102,085 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60532) | $388,764 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lisle 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 | 6 | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +356% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -13% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 33 | +28% | 5.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Lisle
How common are truck crashes in Lisle?
376 truck crashes have been reported in Lisle since 2015, with 4 deaths and 184 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lisle?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lisle: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lisle?
Truck crashes in Lisle peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lisle?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lisle since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Lisle compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 134.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lisle, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lisle?
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.