Benton Township, Berrien County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton Township, Berrien County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton Township, Berrien County compares with Michigan
Benton Township, Berrien County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton Township, Berrien County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton Township, Berrien County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 289.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Benton Township, Berrien County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Benton Township, Berrien County: 36.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton Township, Berrien County. They injured 117 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
36.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Benton with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-COUNTY Line Rd (1), I-196 (1) and Nickerson Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Benton Township, Berrien County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 36.5% 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 Benton Township, Berrien County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Rd | 1 |
| I-196 | 1 |
| Nickerson Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton Township, Berrien County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 153 |
| Napier | 45 |
| I-196 | 16 |
| Ramp 034B | 10 |
| Pipestone | 8 |
| Ramp 034A | 8 |
| US-31 | 5 |
| Mall | 4 |
Benton Township, Berrien County at a glance
| Population | 14,105 |
| Land area | 32.4 sq mi |
| Density | 435 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49022) | $39,499 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49022) | $150,156 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton Township, Berrien 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 | 26 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 23 | -13% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 29 | +28% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 43 | +49% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton Township, Berrien County
How many truck crashes happen in Benton Township, Berrien County?
Benton Township, Berrien County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Benton Township, Berrien County?
I-94 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Benton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Benton Township, Berrien County?
The worst month is January: 16.4% of truck crashes in Benton Township, Berrien County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Benton Township, Berrien County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Benton Township, Berrien County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Benton Township, Berrien County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 289.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton Township, Berrien County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Benton Township, Berrien County?
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.