ZIP 60559 (Westmont, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60559: 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 runs above Illinois on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 60559: I-294 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 60559.
Overview
DuPage County has recorded 5,459 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,374 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-294 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-55 (9), I-290 (7) and I-88 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 66 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 60559 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DuPage County.
- Check whether your routes use I-294, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 DuPage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 10 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| I-290 | 7 |
| I-88 | 6 |
| SR-43 | 5 |
| 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 60559 at a glance
| Population | 24,231 |
| Density | 1,992 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,963 |
| Median home value | $365,672 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60559
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 60559?
5,459 truck crashes have been reported in DuPage County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 2,374 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 60559?
I-294 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60559 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60559?
October has the most truck crashes in DuPage County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 60559?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in DuPage County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 60559 compared with Illinois?
DuPage County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60559?
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.