ZIP 60512 (Bristol, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60512: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kendall 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
10 of 585 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kendall County compares with Illinois
Kendall County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kendall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kendall County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.9 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Kendall County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 60512 at a glance: SR-47 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60512 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 585 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kendall County since 2015: 329 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 60512 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-71 (2), US-30 (2) and CR-4 (Harter Rd) (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60512 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Kendall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| CR-83 Orchard Rd | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| East Sandwich Rd | 1 |
| Galena Rd | 1 |
| Montgomery Rd | 1 |
| S Edgelawn Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kendall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 42 |
| Ridge Rd | 29 |
| US-52 | 20 |
| Il-71 | 19 |
| SR-71 | 17 |
| Galena Rd | 16 |
| Orchard Rd | 16 |
| SR-30 | 15 |
ZIP 60512 at a glance
| Population | 1,090 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,895 |
| Median home value | $392,139 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kendall 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 39 | +160% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 41 | +7% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 51 | +23% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60512
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60512?
Since 2015, 585 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kendall County (329 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60512?
SR-47 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60512 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60512?
Truck crashes in Kendall County peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60512?
Since 2015, Kendall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60512 compared with Illinois?
Kendall County records 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60512?
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.