Rutland, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rutland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rutland 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). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Barry County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 11.5% of the year's total.
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 34 truck crashes reported in Rutland 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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rutland since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-CHARLETON Park Rd (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 Rutland 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.
- 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
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-CHARLETON Park Rd | 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 |
Rutland at a glance
| Population | 4,283 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49058) | $68,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49058) | $219,901 |
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 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 Rutland
How common are truck crashes in Rutland?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barry County (75 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rutland?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rutland?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rutland compare 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 Rutland?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.