Leighton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leighton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leighton and Allegan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Allegan County numbers.
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 |
Allegan County has lower values than Michigan for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 57 truck crashes were reported in Leighton since 2015; patterns below come from Allegan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
32.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Leighton happened on SR-6 (3), US-131 (3), CR-100TH St Sw (1), CR-142ND Ave (1) and CR-68TH St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Route planning tips for Leighton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 3 |
| US-131 | 3 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| CR-142ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-68TH St | 1 |
| CR-DIVISION Ave | 1 |
| CR-PATTERSON Ave | 1 |
| Division Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 |
Leighton at a glance
| Population | 7,255 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49348) | $82,512 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49348) | $274,309 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 122 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leighton
How common are truck crashes in Leighton?
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegan County (344 injured, 24 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leighton?
January has the most truck crashes in Allegan County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leighton?
Since 2015, Allegan County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Leighton compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegan County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Leighton?
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.