ZIP 60516 (Downers Grove, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60516: 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 |
DuPage County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 60516 at a glance: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 60516 (3.0 → 6.0).
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
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60516 since 2015: I-294 (9), I-55 (9), I-88 (6), I-355 (4) and SR-53 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60516 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 9 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| I-88 | 6 |
| I-355 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| I- 294 | 1 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| Joliet Rd | 1 |
| Mu-22nd St | 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 60516 at a glance
| Population | 28,062 |
| Density | 1,430 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,480 |
| Median home value | $438,170 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60516
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60516?
Since 2015, 5,459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DuPage County (2,374 injured, 66 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60516?
Truck crashes in DuPage County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60516?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60516 compared with Illinois?
DuPage County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60516?
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.