Girard, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Girard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Girard 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).
Girard at a glance: I-69 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Girard.
Overview
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Branch County. They injured 79 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Girard had 38 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Branch County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-RIVER Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Girard fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Branch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 5 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 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 |
Girard at a glance
| Population | 1,790 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49092) | $64,211 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49092) | $156,333 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Girard
How many truck accidents are there in Girard?
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 Girard?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Girard: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Girard?
Truck crashes in Branch County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Girard?
Since 2015, Branch County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Girard compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Branch County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Girard?
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.