ZIP 60157 (Medinah, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60157: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DuPage 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 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DuPage County compares with Illinois
DuPage County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DuPage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Illinois, DuPage County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 60157: 1.6× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60157 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (8.2 vs 5.2).
Overview
Police reported 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks in DuPage County since 2015: 2,374 people were injured and 66 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60157 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (7), SR-83 (7), I-290 (5), I-294 (4) and SR-53 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60157 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 DuPage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| SR-83 | 7 |
| I-290 | 5 |
| I-294 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DuPage County) |
|---|---|
| I-290 | 364 |
| I-88 | 322 |
| I-355 | 250 |
| I-55 | 193 |
| Il-83 | 103 |
| North Ave | 91 |
| Lake St | 88 |
| Il Route 59 | 87 |
ZIP 60157 at a glance
| Population | 2,577 |
| Density | 643 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $136,434 |
| Median home value | $529,936 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DuPage 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 | 224 | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 399 | +78% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 444 | +11% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 452 | +2% | 5.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 224 to 452. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60157
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60157?
Since 2015, 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DuPage County (2,374 injured, 66 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60157?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in DuPage County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60157?
Since 2015, DuPage County has reported 66 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60157 compared with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DuPage County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60157?
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.