Bristol, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bristol: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bristol and Kendall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kendall County numbers.
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 |
Kendall County sits below Illinois 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.
The headline for Bristol: SR-47 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bristol: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Kendall County has recorded 585 truck crashes since 2015, with 329 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Bristol had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kendall County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across 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 within 10 miles of Bristol is SR-47, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-71 (2), US-30 (2) and CR-4 (Harter 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 Bristol fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kendall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| CR-83 Orchard Rd | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| East Sandwich Rd | 1 |
| Galena Rd | 1 |
| Montgomery Rd | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 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 |
Bristol at a glance
| Population | 35,771 |
| Land area | 28.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,262 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60512) | $96,895 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60512) | $392,139 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 51 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bristol
How many truck crashes happen in Bristol?
585 truck crashes have been reported in Kendall County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 329 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bristol?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bristol: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol?
Truck crashes in Kendall County peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bristol?
Since 2015, Kendall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bristol compare with Illinois?
Kendall County records 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bristol?
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.