Lincoln Township, Berrien County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
1 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln Township, Berrien County compares with Michigan
Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township, Berrien County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln Township, Berrien County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 49.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 53.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 34.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Lincoln Township, Berrien County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lincoln Township, Berrien County: 49.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln Township, Berrien County. They injured 46 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 23.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 65.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
49.3% 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 Lincoln with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-LEMON Creek Rd (1), CR-W Linco Rd (1) and Nickerson Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Berrien County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 49.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln Township, Berrien County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| CR-LEMON Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Linco Rd | 1 |
| Nickerson Ave | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln Township, Berrien County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 94 |
| Red Arrow | 13 |
| Cleveland | 2 |
| Eb I-94 | 2 |
| Linco | 2 |
| Puetz | 1 |
| Ramp 023A | 1 |
| Ramp 023C | 1 |
Lincoln Township, Berrien County at a glance
| Population | 14,878 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 831 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49127) | $93,338 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49127) | $294,747 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 7 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | +26% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +70% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +25% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Berrien County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Berrien County?
Lincoln Township, Berrien County has had 228 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 1.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Berrien County?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Berrien County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Berrien County, 23.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln Township, Berrien County?
Since 2015, Lincoln Township, Berrien County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Berrien County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln Township, Berrien County has 124.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln Township, Berrien County?
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.