Fox Township, Kendall County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fox Township, Kendall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fox Township, Kendall County 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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fox Township, Kendall County: SR-71 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fox.
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.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Fox Township, Kendall County since 2015, this page uses Kendall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
9.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fox is SR-71, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (4), CR-9 (1) and East Sandwich Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Fox Township, Kendall County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kendall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 5 |
| SR-47 | 4 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| East Sandwich 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 |
Fox Township, Kendall County at a glance
| Population | 1,660 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60536) | $115,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60536) | $192,173 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fox Township, Kendall County
How many truck crashes happen in Fox Township, Kendall County?
Kendall County has had 585 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 329 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fox Township, Kendall County?
Since 2015, SR-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fox: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fox Township, Kendall County?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fox Township, Kendall County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kendall County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fox Township, Kendall County compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kendall County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fox Township, 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.