Montgomery Village, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montgomery Village 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Montgomery Village: SR-47 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Montgomery.
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.
Montgomery Village had 53 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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Road surface: 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Montgomery with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Commons Dr (2), US-30 (2) and CR-34 Randall 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 Montgomery Village 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.
- 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-47 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| CR-77 | 1 |
| CR-83 Orchard Rd | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| Eola 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 |
Montgomery Village at a glance
| Population | 21,957 |
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,194 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60538) | $97,131 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60538) | $268,188 |
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. 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 Montgomery Village
How many truck crashes happen in Montgomery Village?
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 Montgomery Village?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montgomery: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery Village?
October has the most truck crashes in Kendall County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montgomery Village?
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 Montgomery Village compare with Illinois?
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 Montgomery Village?
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.