ZIP 60542 (North Aurora, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60542: 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 sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kane County: December garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,253 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kane County since 2015: 1,212 people were injured and 60 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60542 happened on Commons Dr (2), SR-31 (2), SR-38 (2), SR-47 (2) and SR-64 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is December, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60542 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kane County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-34 Randall Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 (Harter Rd) | 1 |
| CR-77 | 1 |
| CR-8 | 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 60542 at a glance
| Population | 18,932 |
| Density | 772 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,831 |
| Median home value | $343,615 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 195 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60542
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60542?
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 60542?
Truck crashes in Kane County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60542?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kane County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 60542 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kane County has 36.9 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60542?
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.