South Elgin, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Elgin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Elgin 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kane County: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 19% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,253 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kane County. They injured 1,212 people and killed 60.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Elgin since 2015, this page uses Kane County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Elgin since 2015: SR-59 (3), SR-64 (3), US-20 (3), CR-34 Randall Rd (2) and SR-25 (2). No single road stands out.
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South Elgin 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-59 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| Barrington Rd | 1 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber 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 |
South Elgin at a glance
| Population | 24,921 |
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3,429 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60177) | $126,144 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60177) | $338,475 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Elgin
How many truck accidents are there in South Elgin?
2,253 truck crashes have been reported in Kane County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,212 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Elgin?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Kane County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Elgin?
Since 2015, Kane County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Elgin 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 South Elgin?
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.