Seward Township, Kendall County, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seward Township, Kendall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seward Township, Kendall County 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seward Township, Kendall County: I-80 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Seward.
Overview
Kendall County has recorded 585 truck crashes since 2015, with 329 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 73 truck crashes were reported in Seward Township, Kendall County since 2015; patterns below come from Kendall County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Seward with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-55 (6), SR-47 (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 Seward Township, Kendall County 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 12 |
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-17 Arsenal Rd | 1 |
| CR-3 Cr-16 Obrien Rd | 1 |
| N Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 |
Seward Township, Kendall County at a glance
| Population | 6,769 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 194 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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Seward Township, Kendall County
How common are truck crashes in Seward Township, Kendall County?
Since 2015, 585 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kendall County (329 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Seward Township, Kendall County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Seward since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Seward Township, Kendall County?
Truck crashes in Kendall County peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seward Township, Kendall County?
Since 2015, Kendall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Seward Township, Kendall County compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
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 Seward Township, Kendall County?
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.