Bronson, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bronson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bronson and Branch County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Branch County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Branch County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Branch County: 28.7% after dark, against 20.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 306 crashes involving commercial trucks in Branch County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Bronson since 2015; patterns below come from Branch County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
19.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bronson since 2015: I-80 (2), SR-86 (2), CR-SNOW Prairie (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Bronson fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 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 |
Bronson at a glance
| Population | 2,322 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,699 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49028) | $60,127 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49028) | $151,516 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bronson
How many truck accidents are there in Bronson?
Branch County has had 306 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bronson?
Truck crashes in Branch County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bronson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Branch County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Bronson compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Branch County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bronson?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.