ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60178: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
15 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Illinois
DeKalb County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County at a glance: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 269 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 60178 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-88 (2), Peace Rd (2) and SR-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60178 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 10.1% 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 3 |
| I-88 | 2 |
| Peace Rd | 2 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| CR-14 (Meredith Rd) | 1 |
| Nelson Rd | 1 |
| Plank Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 56 |
| Peace Rd | 26 |
| State Rte 23 | 17 |
| E Lincoln Hwy | 15 |
| Perry Rd | 13 |
| S Peace Rd | 11 |
| State Rte 64 | 11 |
| Glidden Rd | 9 |
ZIP 60178 at a glance
| Population | 22,224 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,913 |
| Median home value | $279,511 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +142% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +16% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60178
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60178?
DeKalb County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 60178?
Since 2015, SR-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60178: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60178?
July has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60178?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60178 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60178?
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.