Little Rock, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Little Rock 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 Little Rock: SR-47 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Little Rock: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 585 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kendall County. They injured 329 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Little Rock since 2015; patterns below come from Kendall County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Little Rock with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-71 (3), CR-4 (Harter Rd) (1) and CR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Little Rock 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| East Sandwich Rd | 1 |
| Galena 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 |
Little Rock at a glance
| Population | 14,902 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 423 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60545) | $86,756 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60545) | $241,222 |
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 Little Rock
How many truck crashes happen in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Little Rock: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Little Rock?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Little Rock?
Since 2015, Kendall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Little Rock compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kendall County has 34.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Little Rock?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.