Noble, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Noble: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Noble 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 Noble: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Noble: 5 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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Noble 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.
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 within 10 miles of Noble is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-SNOW Prairie (1), Nottawa Rd (1) and SR-120 (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 Noble fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-80 | 5 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-120 | 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 |
Noble at a glance
| Population | 461 |
| Land area | 21.0 sq mi |
| Density | 22 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 |
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 Noble
How many truck crashes happen in Noble?
Branch County has had 306 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Noble?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Noble: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Noble?
February has the most truck crashes in Branch County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Noble?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Branch County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Noble compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Branch County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Noble?
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.