Kendall County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kendall 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
10 of 585 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kendall County compares with Illinois
Kendall County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kendall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kendall County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, Kendall County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Kendall County: SR-47 most fatal truck crashes in Kendall County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 585 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kendall County. They injured 329 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Kendall County is SR-47, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-71 (3), US-52 (2) and CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Kendall County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kendall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kendall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 4 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| Galena Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kendall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 42 |
| Ridge Rd | 29 |
| US-52 | 20 |
| Il-71 | 19 |
| SR-71 | 17 |
| Galena Rd | 16 |
| Orchard Rd | 16 |
| SR-30 | 15 |
Kendall County at a glance
| Population | 143,171 |
| Land area | 320.2 sq mi |
| Density | 447 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $107,596 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kendall 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 | 15 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 39 | +160% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 41 | +7% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 51 | +23% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kendall County
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Questions fleets ask about Kendall County
How many truck crashes happen in Kendall County?
Since 2015, 585 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kendall County (329 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kendall County?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Kendall County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kendall County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kendall County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Kendall County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kendall County has 34.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kendall 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.