Baltimore, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baltimore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baltimore and Barry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barry County compares with Michigan
Barry County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barry County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Barry County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Barry County: October worst month: 11.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Barry County has recorded 244 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Baltimore since 2015, this page uses Barry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Baltimore happened on CR-CHARLETON Park Rd (1) and SR-66 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Baltimore fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.2% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CHARLETON Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barry County) |
|---|---|
| Patterson | 15 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| State | 10 |
| Norris | 7 |
| Green | 5 |
| Woodlawn | 3 |
| Saddlebag Lake | 3 |
| Carlton Center | 3 |
Baltimore at a glance
| Population | 2,007 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49050) | $75,089 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49050) | $279,446 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barry 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +28% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 23 | +89% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baltimore
How common are truck crashes in Baltimore?
Barry County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baltimore?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Baltimore?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barry County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Baltimore compared with Michigan?
Barry County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baltimore?
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.