Winfield, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winfield 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).
The headline for DuPage County: 1.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Illinois: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DuPage County. They injured 2,374 people and killed 66.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Winfield had 47 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
Truck crashes peak in October (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Winfield since 2015 were spread across roads: I-88 (4), SR-53 (4), I-355 (3), SR-64 (3) and US-20 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 66 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
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 Winfield fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DuPage County.
- 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 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-355 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-11 Army Trail Rd | 1 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| CR-34 Randall 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 |
Winfield at a glance
| Population | 10,199 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,295 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60190) | $142,612 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60190) | $391,841 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winfield
How common are truck crashes in Winfield?
DuPage County has had 5,459 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,374 people and killing 66.
When do most truck crashes happen in Winfield?
Truck crashes in DuPage County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Winfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in DuPage County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Winfield compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, DuPage County has 50.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Winfield?
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.