ZIP 60118 (Dundee, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60118: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kane County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kane County compares with Illinois
Kane County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kane County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Kane County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 60118: US-20 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60118 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,253 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kane County since 2015: 1,212 people were injured and 60 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-25 (2), SR-59 (2) and Barrington Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is December, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60118 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kane County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Kane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Barrington Rd | 1 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-22 (Plank Rd) | 1 |
| CR-31 Harmony Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 1 |
| Franklin Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kane County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 196 |
| I-88 | 99 |
| Randall Rd | 45 |
| N Randall Rd | 43 |
| Orchard Rd | 39 |
| Illinois Route 47 | 39 |
| SR-20 | 38 |
| N Farnsworth Ave | 36 |
ZIP 60118 at a glance
| Population | 15,892 |
| Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,912 |
| Median home value | $357,161 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kane 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 | 83 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 172 | +106% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 181 | +6% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 195 | +7% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 195 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60118
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60118?
Since 2015, 2,253 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kane County (1,212 injured, 60 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60118?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60118: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60118?
Truck crashes in Kane County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60118?
Since 2015, Kane County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60118 compared with Illinois?
Kane County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60118?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.