Lisbon, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lisbon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lisbon 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Kendall County is lower on 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.
Lisbon at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lisbon: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 585 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kendall County since 2015: 329 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 30 truck crashes reported in Lisbon since 2015, this page uses Kendall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Lisbon with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-47 (3), SR-71 (3) and US-52 (2).
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 Lisbon fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| N Grove 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 |
Lisbon at a glance
| Population | 274 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60541) | $118,100 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60541) | $329,337 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lisbon
How many truck crashes happen in Lisbon?
Kendall County has had 585 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 329 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lisbon?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lisbon since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lisbon?
October has the most truck crashes in Kendall County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lisbon?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kendall County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.