Wayne, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 |
Compared with Illinois, DuPage County is lower on 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 Wayne: SR-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne: 4 since 2015.
Overview
DuPage County has recorded 5,459 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,374 people injured and 66 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 38 truck crashes reported in Wayne since 2015, this page uses DuPage County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-64 leads within 10 miles of Wayne with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-59 (3), US-20 (3) and CR-34 Randall Rd (2).
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 Wayne fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-64 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-64 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| Barrington Rd | 1 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-11 Army Trail Rd | 1 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber 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 |
Wayne at a glance
| Population | 2,285 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 399 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60184) | $163,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60184) | $641,871 |
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 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 Wayne
How common are truck crashes in Wayne?
Since 2015, 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DuPage County (2,374 injured, 66 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne?
NHTSA data shows SR-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne?
October has the most truck crashes in DuPage County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wayne compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DuPage County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne?
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.