Manlius, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manlius: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manlius 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Allegan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 17 truck crashes were reported in Manlius since 2015; patterns below come from Allegan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 54.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Manlius is I-196, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-2 Blue Star Hwy (1), CR-56TH St (1) and US-31 (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 Manlius fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-196; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 32.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Allegan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-196 | 4 |
| CR-2 Blue Star Hwy | 1 |
| CR-56TH St | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Manlius at a glance
| Population | 3,387 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49408) | $73,452 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49408) | $215,967 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Manlius
How many truck accidents are there in Manlius?
Allegan County has had 1,398 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Manlius?
NHTSA data shows I-196 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Manlius since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Manlius?
January has the most truck crashes in Allegan County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Manlius?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allegan County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Manlius compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegan County has 93.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Manlius?
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.