Allegan County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allegan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
21 of 1,398 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allegan County compares with Michigan
Allegan County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allegan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allegan County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Allegan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Allegan County: January 20.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Allegan County has recorded 1,398 truck crashes since 2015, with 344 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-196 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-40 (2), US-131 (2) and 30th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Route planning tips for Allegan County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-196, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Allegan County.
- With 32.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Allegan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Allegan County) |
|---|---|
| I-196 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| 66th St | 1 |
| Blue Star Hwy | 1 |
| CR-10TH St | 1 |
| CR-134TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-142ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-2 Blue Star Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allegan County) |
|---|---|
| I-196 | 174 |
| US-131 | 120 |
| N Us 131 | 84 |
| S Us 131 | 71 |
| 142Nd | 38 |
| Lincoln | 26 |
| Allegan | 22 |
| 48Th | 21 |
Allegan County at a glance
| Population | 122,429 |
| Land area | 825.3 sq mi |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,920 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegan 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 | 56 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 59 | +6% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 80 | +35% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 122 | +52% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Allegan County
ZIP codes in Allegan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Allegan County
How many truck crashes happen in Allegan County?
1,398 truck crashes have been reported in Allegan County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 344 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Allegan County?
NHTSA data shows I-196 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Allegan County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Allegan County?
January has the most truck crashes in Allegan County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Allegan County?
Since 2015, Allegan County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Allegan County compared with Michigan?
Allegan County records 93.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Allegan County?
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.