ZIP 60543 (Oswego, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60543: 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 has lower values than Illinois for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 60543: SR-47 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 60543.
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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
9.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-47 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Commons Dr (2), I-55 (2) and US-30 (2).
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 60543 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-47; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| Commons Dr | 2 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-83 Orchard Rd | 1 |
| Eola Rd | 1 |
| Galena Rd | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Mitchell Rd | 1 |
| Montgomery Rd | 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 60543 at a glance
| Population | 43,047 |
| Density | 396 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,371 |
| Median home value | $344,461 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 60543
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60543?
Kendall County has had 585 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 329 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 60543?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60543 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60543?
October has the most truck crashes in Kendall County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60543?
Since 2015, Kendall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60543 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kendall County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 60543?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.