Woodridge, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodridge 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Illinois on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Woodridge: I-55 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Woodridge.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DuPage County. They injured 2,374 people and killed 66.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Woodridge had 129 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Woodridge with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-294 (7), SR-53 (4) and I-355 (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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Woodridge fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DuPage County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-55 | 9 |
| I-294 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-355 | 3 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| I- 294 | 1 |
| Joliet Rd | 1 |
| Mu-22nd St | 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 |
Woodridge at a glance
| Population | 34,103 |
| Land area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,541 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60517) | $99,024 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60517) | $361,768 |
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 Woodridge
How common are truck crashes in Woodridge?
5,459 truck crashes have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 2,374 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Woodridge?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodridge?
October has the most truck crashes in DuPage County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Woodridge?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Woodridge compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, DuPage County has 50.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodridge?
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.