Oak Brook, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Brook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Brook 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).
Oak Brook at a glance: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Brook per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (11.4 vs 6.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DuPage County. They injured 2,374 people and killed 66.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Oak Brook had 100 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DuPage County numbers.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-294 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-55 (10), I-290 (9) and I-88 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Oak Brook fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-294; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 11 |
| I-55 | 10 |
| I-290 | 9 |
| I-88 | 6 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-355 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-12 | 3 |
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 |
Oak Brook at a glance
| Population | 8,188 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,027 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60523) | $118,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60523) | $782,073 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 224 a year in the 1990s and 452 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Brook
How many truck accidents are there in Oak Brook?
DuPage County has had 5,459 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,374 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oak Brook?
NHTSA data shows I-294 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Brook since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oak Brook?
Truck crashes in DuPage County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Brook?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in DuPage County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oak Brook compare with Illinois?
DuPage County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oak Brook?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.