ZIP 60538 (Montgomery, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60538: 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 |
Compared with Illinois, Kendall County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 60538: SR-47 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60538: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 585 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kendall County. They injured 329 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
9.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60538 is SR-47, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Commons Dr (2), US-30 (2) and CR-34 Randall Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60538 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 3 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| CR-77 | 1 |
| CR-83 Orchard Rd | 1 |
| Eola Rd | 1 |
| Galena Rd | 1 |
| I-88 | 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 60538 at a glance
| Population | 30,514 |
| Density | 1,214 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,131 |
| Median home value | $268,188 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 60538
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60538?
585 truck crashes have been reported in Kendall County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 329 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60538?
SR-47 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60538 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60538?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60538?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Kendall County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 60538 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kendall County has 34.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60538?
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.