Prairieville, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairieville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prairieville 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 sits below Michigan 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).
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Prairieville 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 Prairieville happened on CR-10TH St (1), E B Ave (1) and SR-89 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Prairieville fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-10TH St | 1 |
| E B Ave | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 |
Prairieville at a glance
| Population | 3,400 |
| Land area | 32.8 sq mi |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49080) | $74,864 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49080) | $259,991 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prairieville
How many truck accidents are there in Prairieville?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barry County (75 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prairieville?
October has the most truck crashes in Barry County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prairieville?
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 Prairieville compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barry County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prairieville?
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.