Monterey, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monterey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monterey 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. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Allegan County at a glance: January worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allegan County. They injured 344 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Monterey 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%).
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.
Road surface: 32.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Monterey since 2015: 30th St (1), CR-134TH Ave (1), CR-30TH St (1) and SR-40 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Monterey fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 30th St | 1 |
| CR-134TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-30TH St | 1 |
| SR-40 | 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 |
Monterey at a glance
| Population | 2,514 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49328) | $94,340 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49328) | $231,155 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monterey
How many truck accidents are there in Monterey?
Allegan County has had 1,398 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 24.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monterey?
January has the most truck crashes in Allegan County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monterey?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allegan County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monterey compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegan County has 93.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monterey?
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.