Rutland Township, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rutland Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rutland Township and Kane County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kane 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 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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rutland Township: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rutland: 6 since 2015.
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.
Only 129 truck crashes were reported in Rutland Township since 2015; patterns below come from Kane County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rutland is US-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Big Timber Rd (1), CR-21 Big Timber Rd (1) and CR-22 (Plank Rd) (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
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 Rutland Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 6 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-22 (Plank Rd) | 1 |
| CR-31 Harmony Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Mclean Blvd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Rutland Township at a glance
| Population | 28,665 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 795 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60136) | $147,704 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60136) | $347,545 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 83 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 195. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rutland Township
How common are truck crashes in Rutland Township?
Since 2015, 2,253 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kane County (1,212 injured, 60 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rutland Township?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rutland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rutland Township?
Truck crashes in Kane County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rutland Township?
Since 2015, Kane County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rutland Township compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Kane County has 36.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rutland Township?
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.