Freeport, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freeport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freeport 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Barry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Freeport at a glance: I-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Freeport: 2 since 2015.
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 0 truck crashes were reported in Freeport since 2015; patterns below come from Barry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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
I-96 leads within 10 miles of Freeport with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-ALDEN Nash Ave (1), Jackson Rd (1) and SR-37 (1).
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 Freeport fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barry County.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 2 |
| CR-ALDEN Nash Ave | 1 |
| Jackson Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 |
Freeport at a glance
| Population | 552 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 699 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49325) | $90,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49325) | $319,022 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freeport
How many truck crashes happen in Freeport?
Barry County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Freeport?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Freeport: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Freeport?
October has the most truck crashes in Barry County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Freeport?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Barry County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Freeport compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barry County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Freeport?
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.