Kane County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kane 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kane County compares with Illinois
Kane County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kane County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Kane County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Illinois on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kane County: #5 of 102 among 102 counties in Illinois for truck crashes per year.
Overview
Police reported 2,253 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kane County since 2015: 1,212 people were injured and 60 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Kane County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-31 (3), SR-47 (3), SR-64 (3), US-20 (3) and CR-34 Randall Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Kane County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Kane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kane County) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 2 |
| I-88 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 (Meredith Rd) | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kane County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 196 |
| I-88 | 99 |
| Randall Rd | 45 |
| N Randall Rd | 43 |
| Orchard Rd | 39 |
| Illinois Route 47 | 39 |
| SR-20 | 38 |
| N Farnsworth Ave | 36 |
Kane County at a glance
| Population | 520,997 |
| Land area | 519.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,003 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $109,421 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kane 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 | 83 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 172 | +106% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 181 | +6% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 195 | +7% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 195 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kane County
ZIP codes in Kane County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kane County
How many truck crashes happen in Kane County?
2,253 truck crashes have been reported in Kane County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,212 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kane County?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Kane County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kane County?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kane County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kane County compared with Illinois?
Kane County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kane County?
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.