Na-Au-Say, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Na-Au-Say: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Na-Au-Say 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.
Na-Au-Say at a glance: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Na-Au-Say: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
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.
Only 41 truck crashes were reported in Na-Au-Say since 2015; patterns below come from Kendall County as a whole.
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.
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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Na-Au-Say with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (4), SR-47 (3) and SR-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Na-Au-Say fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| I-55 | 4 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Renwick Rd | 1 |
| Galena 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 |
Na-Au-Say at a glance
| Population | 11,141 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60586) | $131,637 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60586) | $328,341 |
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 Na-Au-Say
How many truck accidents are there in Na-Au-Say?
Kendall County has had 585 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 329 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Na-Au-Say?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Na-Au-Say since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Na-Au-Say?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Na-Au-Say?
Since 2015, Kendall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Na-Au-Say compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kendall County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Na-Au-Say?
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.