Maple Grove Township, Barry County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Grove Township, Barry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Barry County 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 runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Barry County at a glance: 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.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Maple Grove Township, Barry County since 2015; patterns below come from Barry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
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 Maple Grove happened on CR-CHARLETON Park Rd (1), SR-66 (1) and SR-79 (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 Maple Grove Township, Barry County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 21.2% 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 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 |
| SR-79 | 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 |
Maple Grove Township, Barry County at a glance
| Population | 1,635 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49073) | $67,604 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49073) | $164,925 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maple Grove Township, Barry County
How common are truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Barry County?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barry County (75 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Barry County?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maple Grove Township, Barry County?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Maple Grove Township, Barry County compared with Michigan?
Barry County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maple Grove Township, Barry County?
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.