York Township, DuPage County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York Township, DuPage County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How York Township, DuPage County compares with Illinois
York Township, DuPage County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York Township, DuPage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York Township, DuPage County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 81% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
York Township, DuPage County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
York Township, DuPage County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 397 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York Township, DuPage County. They injured 217 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). After it: I-294 (15), I-290 (10) and SR-50 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for York Township, DuPage County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 York Township, DuPage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 18 |
| I-294 | 15 |
| I-290 | 10 |
| SR-50 | 10 |
| I-90 | 9 |
| SR-83 | 9 |
| SR-64 | 7 |
| I-88 | 6 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| Roosevelt Rd | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York Township, DuPage County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 111 |
| I-290 | 90 |
| I-355 | 25 |
| I-294 | 11 |
| Eisenhower Expy | 7 |
| I-88 East | 4 |
| Un-Named Street | 2 |
| Mp I088 134 | 2 |
York Township, DuPage County at a glance
| Population | 128,437 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,664 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60181) | $92,142 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60181) | $311,466 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York Township, 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 | 13 | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 37 | +186% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | -8% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 33 | -2% | 5.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about York Township, DuPage County
How common are truck crashes in York Township, DuPage County?
York Township, DuPage County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in York Township, DuPage County?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of York: 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in York Township, DuPage County?
Truck crashes in York Township, DuPage County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in York Township, DuPage County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in York Township, DuPage County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in York Township, DuPage County compared with Illinois?
York Township, DuPage County records 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in York Township, DuPage County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.