ZIP 60511 (Big Rock, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60511: 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 has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kane County: December more garbage-truck crashes happen in December than in any other month (19%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,253 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kane County. They injured 1,212 people and killed 60.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60511 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-88 (3), SR-47 (3), CR-4 (Harter Rd) (1), CR-83 Orchard Rd (1) and CR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60511 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kane County.
- 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
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 Kane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| CR-83 Orchard Rd | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| East Sandwich Rd | 1 |
| Galena Rd | 1 |
| S Edgelawn Dr | 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 60511 at a glance
| Population | 2,081 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $158,625 |
| Median home value | $338,200 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 83 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 195. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60511
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60511?
Kane County has had 2,253 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,212 people and killing 60.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 60511?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Kane County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60511?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Kane County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60511 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kane County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60511?
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.