Woodland, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodland 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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).
What stands out in Barry County: October 11.5% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barry County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Woodland since 2015, this page uses Barry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Woodland happened on Jackson Rd (1), SR-43 (1) and SR-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Woodland fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barry County.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.2% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| Jackson Rd | 1 |
| SR-43 | 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 |
Woodland at a glance
| Population | 427 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 504 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48897) | $69,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48897) | $218,350 |
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 Woodland
How many truck crashes happen in Woodland?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barry County (75 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodland?
October has the most truck crashes in Barry County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Woodland?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Woodland compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Barry County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodland?
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.