Branch County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Branch 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
11 of 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Branch County compares with Michigan
Branch County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Branch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Branch County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Branch County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Branch County: I-69 most fatal truck crashes in Branch County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Branch County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Branch County is I-69, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-LESTER Rd (1), CR-RIVER Rd (1) and CR-SNOW Prairie (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Branch County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 19.3% 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
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 Branch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Branch County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| CR-LESTER Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Branch County) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 89 |
| I-69 | 70 |
| Jonesville | 13 |
| Central | 6 |
| Ray Quincy | 5 |
| Mendon | 5 |
| Marshall | 5 |
| Butters | 4 |
Branch County at a glance
| Population | 46,187 |
| Land area | 506.4 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,822 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Branch 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | +28% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Branch County
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Questions fleets ask about Branch County
How common are truck crashes in Branch County?
306 truck crashes have been reported in Branch County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 79 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Branch County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Branch County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Branch County?
Truck crashes in Branch County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Branch County?
Since 2015, Branch County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Branch County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Branch County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Branch 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.