Butler, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Butler 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 |
Branch County sits below Michigan 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).
What stands out in Butler: I-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Butler since 2015.
Overview
Branch County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Butler since 2015; patterns below come from Branch County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Butler with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-JONESVILLE Rd (1), CR-RIVER Rd (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Butler fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-69 | 3 |
| CR-JONESVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Butler at a glance
| Population | 1,423 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49252) | $55,762 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49252) | $128,164 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butler
How many truck crashes happen in Butler?
306 truck crashes have been reported in Branch County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 79 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Butler?
I-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Butler since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Butler?
February has the most truck crashes in Branch County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Butler?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Branch County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Butler compare with Michigan?
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 Butler?
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.