One Killed, Two Injured In Elgin Dump Truck Crash on Randall Road

Truck Accident - June 1, 2025

Investigation Underway After Elgin Dump Truck Collision Between College Green Drive and South Street

One Killed, Two Injured In Elgin Dump Truck Crash on Randall Road

ELGIN, ILLINOIS (June 1, 2025) – One person has tragically died, and two people were injured in a head-on Elgin dump truck collision on Randall Road.

Elgin officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:30 PM on Monday. The force of the impact caused the dump truck to end up on its side.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Sadly, one person died due to the severe nature of their injuries.

Two other people were transported to the hospital in order to receive treatment. A full investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Elgin Dump Truck Accidents

Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in truck accidents every year. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2023, 5,375 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, an 8.4% decrease from 2022 but a 43% increase in the last 10 years. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is down 8% from 2022, but up 22% in the last 10 years.” There are a number of factors that can make dump trucks particularly dangerous.

  • Blind Spots: Dump trucks have large blind spots that can easily obscure the presence of pedestrians and smaller vehicles.
  • Stopping Distance: A fully loaded dump truck traveling at 65 mph can take the length of two football fields to come to a complete stop.
  • Turning Radius: Dump trucks have a wide turning radius and are thus more likely to be involved in side-impact collisions.

Dump truck drivers must exercise a great deal of care in order to avoid colliding with other vehicles. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-709, a vehicle shall be driven as practically within a single lane and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver is able to ascertain that the movement can be made with reasonable safety. If a driver crosses into opposing lanes of traffic and collides with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any truck accident.

  • The work records of any truck driver involved should be reviewed.
  • Photos of the accident site should be taken.
  • All medical records related to injuries should be preserved.
  • An experienced truck accident attorney should be contacted.

If a truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could potentially be held at fault. As a general rule, employers are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their employees–insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. This may include situations where truck drivers are moving goods from one location to another.

Investigating Illinois Dump Truck Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the driver who died in this collision. It is our sincere hope that the other two victims will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.

Do you need more information about an Elgin dump truck accident? Our team of truck accident attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims understand their rights and holding truck companies accountable for their misconduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.