ZIP 60188 (Carol Stream, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60188: 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. It runs above Illinois on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 60188: SR-53 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60188 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DuPage County. They injured 2,374 people and killed 66.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-53 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-88 (3), SR-64 (3) and SR-83 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 66 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60188 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-53; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 DuPage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-88 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| I-355 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Arlington Heights Rd | 1 |
| CR-11 Army Trail Rd | 1 |
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 60188 at a glance
| Population | 42,307 |
| Density | 1,625 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,628 |
| Median home value | $337,539 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 224 a year in the 1990s and 452 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60188
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60188?
5,459 truck crashes have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 2,374 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60188?
Since 2015, SR-53 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60188: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60188?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in DuPage County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60188?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in DuPage County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60188 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DuPage County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60188?
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.