Thornapple, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thornapple: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thornapple 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). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Thornapple at a glance: US-131 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Thornapple.
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.
Only 36 truck crashes were reported in Thornapple 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-100TH St Sw (1), CR-142ND Ave (1) and CR-68TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Thornapple fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-131, 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.2% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| CR-142ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-68TH St | 1 |
| CR-DIVISION Ave | 1 |
| CR-PATTERSON Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 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 |
Thornapple at a glance
| Population | 9,666 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 274 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49333) | $89,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49333) | $322,383 |
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 Thornapple
How common are truck crashes in Thornapple?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barry County (75 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Thornapple?
US-131 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Thornapple since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thornapple?
Truck crashes in Barry County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thornapple?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barry County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Thornapple compare with Michigan?
Barry County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thornapple?
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.