ZIP 60514 (Clarendon Hills, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60514: 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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 60514 at a glance: I-294 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60514: 11 since 2015.
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
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-294 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 60514 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-55 (10), I-290 (8) and I-88 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 66 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60514 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-294; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DuPage County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 11 |
| I-55 | 10 |
| I-290 | 8 |
| I-88 | 6 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| US-12 | 4 |
| I-355 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
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 60514 at a glance
| Population | 9,918 |
| Density | 1,879 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,716 |
| Median home value | $566,769 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 224 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 452. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 60514
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60514?
DuPage County has had 5,459 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,374 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60514?
Since 2015, I-294 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60514: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60514?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in DuPage County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60514?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60514 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, DuPage County has 50.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60514?
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.