Plattville, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plattville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plattville 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.
Plattville at a glance: I-80 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Plattville.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Plattville 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%).
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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-47 (3), SR-71 (3) and US-52 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Plattville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 8 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| I-55 | 1 |
| N Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-126 | 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 |
Plattville at a glance
| Population | 221 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60447) | $108,210 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60447) | $322,451 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Plattville
How common are truck crashes in Plattville?
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 Plattville?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plattville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Plattville?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Plattville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kendall County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Plattville compared 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 Plattville?
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.