Matteson, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Matteson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Matteson 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).
Matteson at a glance: SR-86 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Matteson.
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.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Matteson since 2015, this page uses Branch County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, SR-86 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-SNOW Prairie (1), SR-60 (1) and SR-66 (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 Matteson fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-86, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Matteson at a glance
| Population | 1,188 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49089) | $69,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49089) | $133,404 |
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 Matteson
How common are truck crashes in Matteson?
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Branch County (79 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Matteson?
NHTSA data shows SR-86 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Matteson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Matteson?
Truck crashes in Branch County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Matteson?
Since 2015, Branch County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Matteson 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 Matteson?
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.