Castleton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Castleton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Castleton 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). It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Barry County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 11.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barry County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Castleton since 2015; patterns below come from Barry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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 Castleton happened on CR-CHARLETON Park Rd (1), SR-43 (1) and SR-66 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Castleton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- With 21.2% 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
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 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-43 | 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 |
Castleton at a glance
| Population | 3,435 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48897) | $69,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48897) | $218,350 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Castleton
How common are truck crashes in Castleton?
244 truck crashes have been reported in Barry County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 75 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Castleton?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Castleton?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barry County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Castleton compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Barry County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Castleton?
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.