Virgil, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Virgil: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Virgil 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Kane County is lower 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.
Virgil at a glance: SR-64 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Virgil since 2015.
Overview
Kane County has recorded 2,253 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,212 people injured and 60 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Virgil since 2015, this page uses Kane County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-88 (3), SR-38 (2) and SR-47 (2).
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 Virgil fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kane County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-64 | 4 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-14 (Meredith Rd) | 1 |
| CR-22 (Plank Rd) | 1 |
| Peace Rd | 1 |
| Plank Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Virgil at a glance
| Population | 284 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60151) | $117,450 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60151) | $351,102 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 83 to 195. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Virgil
How many truck crashes happen in Virgil?
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 Virgil?
NHTSA data shows SR-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Virgil since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Virgil?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Kane County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Virgil?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Kane County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Virgil compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kane County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Virgil?
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.