Wheaton, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheaton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheaton 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wheaton: I-88 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wheaton: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks in DuPage County since 2015: 2,374 people were injured and 66 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 63 truck crashes reported in Wheaton 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across 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
Within this area, I-88 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-290 (4), I-294 (4) and SR-53 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 66 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Wheaton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-88; 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.
- 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 DuPage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 6 |
| I-290 | 4 |
| I-294 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-355 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| 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 |
Wheaton at a glance
| Population | 53,741 |
| Land area | 11.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,747 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60187) | $119,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60187) | $433,522 |
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. 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 Wheaton
How common are truck crashes in Wheaton?
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 Wheaton?
I-88 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wheaton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wheaton?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in DuPage County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wheaton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in DuPage County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wheaton compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DuPage County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wheaton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.