Wayland, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayland 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Allegan County: January worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allegan County since 2015: 344 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 97 truck crashes were reported in Wayland since 2015; patterns below come from Allegan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 54.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-100TH St Sw (1), CR-134TH Ave (1) and CR-142ND Ave (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 Wayland fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-131, 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.
- 32.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| CR-134TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-142ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-DIVISION Ave | 1 |
| CR-PATTERSON Ave | 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 |
Wayland at a glance
| Population | 4,543 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,534 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 |
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 Wayland
How many truck crashes happen in Wayland?
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegan County (344 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayland?
US-131 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wayland since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayland?
Truck crashes in Allegan County peak in January, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayland?
Since 2015, Allegan County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wayland compare with Michigan?
Allegan County records 93.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayland?
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.